English Explanatory Dictionary

eloge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An expression of praise.
  2. A statement or disquisition in praise of someone who has died.
  3. Specifically, the statement made by a new member of the French Academy about his predecessor.

Word forms

eloge eloges

Etymology

From French éloge, from Latin ēlogium. Doublet of elogy.

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