el·o·gy
| \ ˈelōjē, -ləjē \
variants:
or less commonly elogium \
ə̇ˈlōj(ē)əm , ēˈ- , eˈ-
\
plural elogies also elogiums
Definition of elogy
1
obsolete
: an inscription especially on a tombstone
2
archaic
: a characterization or biographical sketch especially in praise
3
obsolete
: a funeral oration
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