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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

weepers

/ˈwiːpərz/ noun · British & US
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What does weepers mean?

noun

Weepers are small, decorative figures, often in the form of angels or other mournful characters, placed on top of a coffin or at a graveside to symbolize mourning.

Example

"The funeral procession included a group of weepers, their faces etched with sorrow as they followed the coffin to the gravesite."

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