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Term: Requiescat

Description:

Requiescat is a Latin term that translates to "may he/she rest." It is commonly used in funeral or memorial contexts to express a wish for the deceased person to rest in peace.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A prayer or wish for the eternal rest of the deceased.

2. A phrase expressing a desire for peace and rest to be granted to someone who has passed away.

Usages:

1. During the funeral service, the attendees recited a requiescat for the departed soul.

2. She silently whispered a requiescat as she placed flowers on her grandmother's grave.

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