epitaph
UK/'epitɑ:f/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
An inscription on a gravestone or a short text written in memory of a deceased person
墓志铭；碑文
v.
To commemorate someone with an epitaph
为…题写墓志铭
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedepiupon, over, near
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taphroot
=epitaph
Example Sentences
- 1.
The epitaph on the gravestone read 'Beloved Father and Friend'.