Keening

Origin

From Irish Caoineadh meaning lament.

Full definition of keening

Adjective

1. Sharp, shrill, especially of a sound.''The keening sound of a dentist's drill sets my teeth on edge"

Noun

1. Intense mournful wailing after a death, often at a funeral or wake
2. (by extension) An unpleasant sound.

Verb

1. Present participle of keen

Anagrams

• kneeing