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 epitaph epitaph /ˈɛpəˌtæf/

noun

  1. () An inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there  ( epitaph )
    an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
  2. A summary statement of commemoration for a dead person  ( epitaph )
    a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person
     The epitaph on the gravestone was a heartfelt tribute to the departed soul.
    The epitaph on the gravestone was a heartfelt tribute to the departed soul.


 ignominy ignominy /ˈɪgnoʊˌmɪni/

noun

  1. A state of dishonor  ( ignominy , disgrace , shame )
    a state of dishonor
     One mistake brought shame to all his family
    one mistake brought shame to all his family
     Suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
    suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison


 bismark bismark /ˈbɪzˌmɑːrk/

noun

  1. A raised doughnut filled with jelly or jam  ( Berlin doughnut , bismark , jelly doughnut )
    a raised doughnut filled with jelly or jam


 doorhandle doorhandle /dɔr ˈhændl/

noun

  1. () A knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called doorhandle' in Great Britain)  ( doorhandle , doorknob )
    a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called doorhandle' in Great Britain)