DORMITION


Meaning of DORMITION in English

[ dɔ:'mɪʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun (in the Orthodox Church) the passing of the Virgin Mary from earthly life.

↘the feast in honour of this on 15 August.

Origin

C15: from Fr., from L. dormitio(n-) 'falling asleep', from dormire 'to sleep'.

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