kiss of peace
kiss of peace · kisses of peace
Friedenskuss
An early Christian greeting consisting of a kiss, originally on the mouth but later on…An early Christian greeting consisting of a kiss, originally on the mouth but later on the cheek, still used in some traditional churches.
Meaning
1 sensesAn early Christian greeting consisting of a kiss, originally on the mouth but later on the cheek, still used in some traditional churches.
Friedenskuss
More definitions
- (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
Translations
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By meaning 1
greeting in Christianity:
Forms
plural: kisses of peace| Singular | kiss of peace |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist:pax
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular