the Willow Herb; a genus of plants belonging to the octandria class; and in the natural method ranking under the 17th order, *Calycanthaceae*. See **BOTANY INDEX**.

**EPilogue**, in *Oratory*, the end or conclusion of a discourse, ordinarily containing a recapitulation of the principal matters delivered.

**EPilogue**, in dramatic poetry, a speech addressed to the audience, after the play is over, by one of the principal actors therein; usually containing some reflections on certain incidents in the play, especially those in the part of the person that speaks it; and having somewhat of pleasantry, intended to compose the palfines raised in the course of the representation; a practice which is ridiculed by the *Spectator*, and compared to a merry jig upon the organ after a good sermon, to wipe away any impressions that might have been made thereby, and send the people away just as they came.