Complete Definition of "eulogy"

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Etymology
AGr. polytonic|ε�λογία (eulogia), praise

Pronunciation
italbrac|UK: IPA|/�ju�l�d�i/, SAMPA|/"ju:l@dZi/
italbrac|US: AHD|yo�oʹl�-j�, IPA|/�jul�d�i/, SAMPA|/"jul@dZi/

Noun
en-noun|eulogies

  1. An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
  2. Speaking highly of someone; the act of praising or commending someone.

Related terms
eulogise, eulogize
eulogist

Translations
trans-top|an oration to honor a deceased person
Finnish: muistopuhe
trans-mid
Portuguese: tributo m
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trans-top|high praise or recommendation
Finnish: ylistys
trans-mid
Norwegian: t-|no|hyldningstale|m, t-|no|lovtale|m
Romanian: t|ro|elogiu|n
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Category:Funeral

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