Lamentations Definition & Meaning
lamentations
- noun
- an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
"Lamentations" in song lyrics
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"In such relenting dew of lamentations;"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece -
"celtic lamentations"
AOL — AOL -
"biblical lamentations"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with lamentations
Usage tips for "lamentations"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does lamentations mean?
- an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
- What part of speech is lamentations?
- Lamentations is a noun.