ETYM French épilogue, Latin epilogus, from Greek, conclusion, from epilegein to say in addition; epi upon, besides + legein to say. Related to Legend.r /> 1. A short passage added at the end of a literary work; SYN. epilog.
2. A short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play; SYN. epilog.
Postscript to a book; a short speech or poem at the end of a play, addressed directly to the audience.