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obsequy

noun

/ˈɒbsɪkwi/

Meaning

A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.

The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.

funeral, burial, rite, ceremony

celebration, party

funeral obsequy, religious obsequy

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

the area, degree, or scope of something

The state of being a mother; motherhood

A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations...

the opening in the face used for eating, speaking, and breathing

a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work