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Noun: obituary  ow'bi-choo,e-ree [N. Amer], u'bi-chû(-u)-ree [Brit]
  1. A notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography
    "The newspaper published a touching obituary of the beloved community leader";
    - obit [informal], necrology

Derived forms: obituaries

Type of: notice

Encyclopedia: Obituary