1. (n.) See Izard.

2. (n.) The letter z; -- formerly so called.

Z apodosis catastrophe ceasing cessation coda conclusion consummation crack of doom culmination curtain curtains death decease denouement destination destiny doom effect end end point ending envoi epilogue eschatology expiration fate final solution final twitch final words finale finality finis finish goal last last breath last gasp last things last trumpet last words latter end omega payoff period peroration quietus resolution resting place stoppage stopping place swan song term terminal termination terminus windup