thrène

French

Etymology

From Latin threnus, itself from Ancient Greek θρῆνος (thrênos), θρέομαι (thréomai).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tʁɛn/

Noun

thrène m (plural thrènes)

  1. threne (ancient Greek funeral lament)
    Synonym: thrénodie
    • 1927, Marcel Proust, Le Temps retrouvé:
      Elle prit immédiatement son rôle de pleureuse et commenta la mémoire du mort de lamentations, de thrènes désespérés.
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