"Liebestod" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Liebestode [plural]
Etymology: From German Liebestod, from Liebe (“love”) + Tod (“death”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Liebestod}} German Liebestod Head templates: {{en-noun|Liebestode}} Liebestod (plural Liebestode)
  1. (music, literature) An aria or duet performed in opera marking the suicide of lovers; a suicide. Categories (topical): Literature, Music
    Sense id: en-Liebestod-en-noun-xmy0lPaQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, literature, media, music, publishing

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