cortege
Translation
funeral procession, procession
Examples
The funeral cortege moved slowly through the town.
The funeral cortege moved slowly through the town.
Grammar Patterns
a funeral cortege a solemn procession for a funeral The funeral cortege moved slowly through the town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: procession, parade, train
Etymology
From French 'cortège', from Italian 'corteggio' (a train of attendants), from 'corte' (court).
Memory Tips
Imagine a royal 'court' on the 'edge' of town, forming a solemn procession.