elegy
definition
a mournful poem or song usually written in memory of someone deceased
example
The poet wrote an elegy for his friend who passed away last year.
synonyms
dirgelamentrequiem
word origin — from Greek 'elegia', meaning 'mournful poem'
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Exita mournful poem or song usually written in memory of someone deceased
The poet wrote an elegy for his friend who passed away last year.