eulogy

eu·lo·gy

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noun

The definition of a eulogy is a speech in honor of someone, generally a deceased person.

An example of a eulogy is a tribute given about someone at a funeral Mass.

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eulogy

noun

pl. -·gies

speech or writing in praise of a person, event, or thing; esp., a formal speech praising a person who has recently died

Origin of eulogy

Middle English euloge from Medieval Latin eulogia from Gr, praise, literally , fine language (in Septuagint and New Testament , blessing) from eulegein, to speak well of, bless: see eu- and -logy

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eulogy

noun

pl. eu·lo·gies

A laudatory speech or written tribute, especially one praising someone who has died.
High praise or commendation.

Origin of eulogy

Middle English euloge from Medieval Latin eulogium from Greek eulogiā praise eu- eu- logos speech ; see -logy .

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