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epitaph
nounmasculineformaluncommon/ɛ.piˈta.fju/e·pi·tá·fio
Definition
1A phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.
Usage examples
“The simple epitaph read 'Beloved father and friend'.”
“Historians often study epitaphs to learn about past societies.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
epitaph on a tombstonemoving epitaphwrite an epitaph