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epitaffio

epitaph

noun eh-pee-TAF-fyoh Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: From Latin epitaphium, from Greek epitaphion (funeral oration), from epi- (upon) + taphos (tomb).

Usage Note

Epitaffio refers to the inscription carved on a gravestone or tomb. It is distinct from elogio funebre (eulogy, a spoken tribute). The plural is regular: gli epitaffi. In figurative use it can describe any final, defining statement about a person or era.

Examples

"L'epitaffio era inciso sulla pietra."

Natural Translation

The epitaph was engraved on the stone.

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