панихи́да — meaning in English

English meaning

• dirge noun A sad poem or piece of music performed in memory of someone who has died.
• lament verb To express deep sorrow or regret over something.
• requiem noun A religious ceremony, especially a Catholic Mass, held to honor and pray for the dead.

Senses

панихи́да is used for these senses in English:

• dirge A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.
• lament A song expressing grief.
• requiem A Mass (especially Catholic) to honor and remember a dead person.

dirge — full definition

1. noun A sad poem or piece of music performed in memory of someone who has died.
2. noun A piece of music or song regarded as overly slow, dull or tedious.

lament — full definition

1. verb To express deep sorrow or regret over something.
2. noun An expression of grief or regret, sometimes in the form of a song or poem.

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