Meaning
An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Old French epitafe, from Late Latin epitaphium (“eulogy”), from Ancient Greek ἐπιτάφιος (epitáphios, “relating to a funeral”), from ἐπί (epí, “over”) + τάφος (táphos, “tomb”). By surface analysis epi- + -taph.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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