ave atque vale

Latin phrase

ave at·​que va·​le ˈä-ˌwā-ˌät-kwe-ˈwä-ˌlā How to pronounce ave atque vale (audio)
: hail and farewell : I salute you, and goodbye
used especially in a eulogy to a hero

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“Ave atque vale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ave%20atque%20vale. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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