headstone
noun/ˈhɛdˌstoʊn/
Frequency rank: #16,280 most common English word
Meaning
A stone slab placed at the head of a grave, typically inscribed with the deceased person's name and dates.
Example sentence
The family gathered around the headstone to pay their respects at the grave.
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