English word crypt comes from Ancient Greek κρύπτω, and later Latin crypta (Crypt; underground room for rites; vault.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| κρύπτω | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| κρυπτόν | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| κρυπτή | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| crypta | Latin (lat) | Crypt; underground room for rites; vault. |
| crypt | English (en) | (anatomy) A small pit or cavity in the surface of an organ or other structure. [from 19th c.]. (now, rare) A cave or cavern. [from 15th c.]. An underground vault, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place. [from 16th c.]. |