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coronach

/kɒɹənək/
Meanings

  • A type of Celtic mourning song, typically sung by women in the presence of a dead body.

    - "The women sang coronachs as they mourned the loss of their loved ones."
    - "In ancient Celtic culture, it was believed that singing coronachs could help the soul of the deceased person to find peace and rest."
Synonyms

ullaloo
Rhymes
Words rhyming with coronach
coronation , celebration , jubilation , exaltation
Homophones
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  1. coronach (en) : A type of Celtic mourning song.

  2. coronach (ga) : A type of Celtic mourning song in the Irish language.

  3. coronach (sc) : A type of Celtic mourning song in the Scottish Gaelic language.

Variants
List of all variants of coronach that leads to same result
coronach , coronachs
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'coronach' is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the Old Celtic word 'coron', meaning 'crown'. In ancient Celtic culture, it was believed that singing coronachs could help the soul of the deceased person to find peace and rest by being crowned with a metaphorical crown of mourning songs.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'coronach' is believed to have originated from the Old Celtic word 'coron', meaning 'crown'. In ancient Celtic culture, it was believed that singing coronachs could help the soul of the deceased person to find peace and rest by being crowned with a metaphorical crown of mourning songs. In some traditions, it was also believed that the sound of the coronach could help to guide the deceased person's soul to the afterlife. Today, the tradition of singing coronachs is still practiced in some Celtic communities, particularly in Scotland and Ireland, as a way of honoring and mourning the deceased person, and as a way of preserving and passing down the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Celtic peoples.

How to Memorize "coronach"

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    - To memorize the word 'coronach', visualize yourself in a peaceful and quiet setting, surrounded by nature and greenery. Imagine yourself singing a mourning song, a coronach, with the melody and rhythm resonating in your heart and soul.

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