noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:They observed a period of mourning after the passing of the chief.

Definition:The time during which mourning practices and customs are observed.

From period of

Example:The mournings included traditional funeral rites and a communal wake.

Definition:The rituals and ceremonies performed during or after a funeral to honor the deceased.

From funeral rites

Example:Close relatives were the main mourners at the funeral.

Definition:The immediate family members who are most closely related to and therefore most affected by the death.

From close relatives