Elegy

/ˈɛlɪdʒi/ noun

A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation.

Definition

  1. (noun) A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation.
  2. (noun) A composition of mournful character.

Word stats

  • Elegy contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Elegy mean?

A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation.

How many letters are in Elegy?

Elegy has 5 letters.

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