Elegy and Wailing

Elegy

Elegy noun - A composition expressing one's grief over a loss.
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Wailing and elegy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wailing" instead a noun "Elegy".

Wailing

Wailing noun - Loud cries made while weeping.

Elegy and wailing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Elegy" instead a noun "Wailing".

Nearby Words: wail, wailed
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