Meaning

1 senses
  1. Hail Mary (Catholic prayer, part of the rosary)

More definitions
  • a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her

Origin

From Middle English Ave Maria, Ave Marie, Ave Mary(e), from Latin Avē Marīa.

From Middle English Ave Maria, Ave Marie, Ave Mary(e), from Latin Avē Marīa.

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Forms

plural: Ave Marias
SingularAve Maria
PluralAve Marias

regular

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Angelical salutation
Close in meaning
  • a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her:Hail Mary

Word family

1 related words
Derivedave

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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