AVE MARIA


Meaning of AVE MARIA in English

[ ˌα:veɪ mə'ri:ə ]

■ noun a prayer to the Virgin Mary used in Catholic worship; a Hail Mary.

Origin

the opening words in L., lit. 'hail, Mary!'

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