widow

Meanings

• noun

  A woman whose husband has died.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪ.doʊ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1750053"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with widow
dove , glove , love

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Variants

List of all variants of widow that leads to same result
widow , widows , widowed , widowing , widow maker , widow makers , widow-maker , widow-makers , widowmaker , widowmakers , widow's cruse , widow's peak , widow's peaks , widow's walk , widow's walks , black widow , black widows , chuck-will's-widow , chuck-will's-widows , grass widow , grass widows , merry widow , merry widows

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Etymology

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Old English 'wuduwe' from 'wudu' (water) and 'we' (woman), originally a woman who performed rites for the dead.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Egypt, a widow was often depicted wearing a false beard to symbolize the loss of her husband's protection.

2. The term 'widow' is also used figuratively to describe a person or thing that has been abandoned or forsaken.

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Related Concepts

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1. widower: A man whose wife has died.

2. bereavement: The feeling of loss and grief after the death of a loved one.

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Culture

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In many cultures, a widow is subjected to various social and religious practices. For instance, in Hinduism, a widow may be expected to shave her head, wear white clothing, and live a celibate life. In Western cultures, there are no such formal practices, but widows may experience social stigma or be viewed as mourning for an extended period.

How to Memorize "widow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman wearing black, holding a picture of her late husband.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'widow' as 'woman in white'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Widow' as 'Woman In Deep Woe'.

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