noun
threnody
Threnody (noun) means a song or poem mourning someone who has died.
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A song or poem mourning someone who has died.
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Etymology
Came from Ancient Greek θρηνῳδία (thrēnōidía, “lamentation”); compare the New Latin thrēnōdia.
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What is the meaning of threnody?
"threnody" (noun) means a song or poem mourning someone who has died.
What is another word for threnody?
Other words for "threnody" include coronach, lament, requiem, dirge.
What is the opposite of threnody?
The opposite of "threnody" is paean.
