June 23, 2026
Elegy
nounDefinition
A poem or song composed as a lament for a deceased person; a mournful piece of writing or music. It is one of the oldest literary forms.
Example Sentence
“He composed an elegy for his mentor that reduced the entire congregation to tears.”
Etymology
From Latin elegia, from Greek elegeia, from elegos (a mournful poem).
Scrabble Score
E1L1E1G2Y4
ELEGY scores 9 points in Scrabble.
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