See Also: catafalque(dictionary)
catafalque(dictionary)

infatuation (oh) and catafalque (iou)


infatuation (oh)



a strong feeling of love for someone or interest in something, especially a feeling that is unreasonable and does not continue for a long time
infatuation with
::the current infatuation with '70s style
::Shaw's infatuation with the actress is evident in his Writing.

catafalque (iou)



catafalque noun. , pl. -o(e)s. M17.
[French from Italian catafalco of unkn. origin: cf. SCAFFOLD noun.]
A decorated structure fashioned so as to carry the coffin or effigy of a distinguished person during a funeral service or for a lying in state. M17.
A structure on which a coffin is drawn in procession. M19.