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Word entry · 6 letters

rosary

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"Prayer beads"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/Part of speech nounSorted aorrsyStarts with REnds with Y1 cluesCommon crossword word
1R2O3S4A5R6Y

Definitions

  1. String of beads used to count prayers.

Word origin

From Middle English rosarie, from Latin rosārium, here in its sense as a garland of roses. The coin usage referred to the laurel wreath appearing on the obverse bust, as opposed to the bare head on the pollard. Doublet of Rosario and rosarium.

Used in a sentence

  • Every day propound to yourself a rosary or a chaplet of good works, to present to God at night.

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