funeral rites

A form of funeral rite — A custom or ceremony pertaining to the recently dead, such as a funeral, public burial, or the Greek custom of breaking clayen vessels on the grave or in front of the deceased's house.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of funeral rite
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