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    eulogy - Dictionary definition and meaning for word eulogy

    Definition
    (noun) a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
    Synonyms : eulogium
    Definition
    (noun) a formal expression of praise
    Synonyms : encomium , paean , panegyric , pean
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for eulogy

eulogy = eu-'good' + log 'root: logue [dialogue, talk, speech]' => Good speech

eulogy = Euler + geometry; Euler was very good at geometry; so we praise him, give him a EULOGY

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story:my friend on seeing a dead body "eeeuuuu" and i gave a whole speech on honouring the dead so thats how the word eulogy came into existence....;)

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