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Definition of: funeral
(fy′nər·əl) noun
1. The rites and ceremonies preceding and accompanying burial; obsequies.
2. A gathering or procession of persons on the occasion of a burial.
—adjective Pertaining to, suitable for, or used at a funeral. [<OF funeraille <Med. L funeralia, neut. plural of funeralis <funus, funeris a burial rite]
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