grave·stone

[greyv-stohn]
noun
a stone marking a grave, usually giving the name, date of death, etc., of the person buried there.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English; see grave1, stone

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gravestone (ˈɡreɪvˌstəʊn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a stone marking a grave and usually inscribed with the name and dates of the person buried

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