noun as in strong fondness

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lament, elegy

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Example Sentences

Example:The family recited a traditional lament at the tangis for the deceased.

Definition:A vocal expression of grief or sorrow, often in a funeral or mourning context.

From lament

Example:The village composed an elegy to be chanted at the tangis ceremony.

Definition:A poem or song of sorrow for the dead, often expressing grief and mourning.

From elegy