epitaph
noun/ˈɛpɪtæf/
Frequency rank: #15,265 most common English word
Meaning
A short text honoring a deceased person, typically inscribed on a tombstone.
Example sentence
The family chose a simple epitaph for the gravestone that read 'Beloved Father and Friend'.
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