Pronunciation: ˌ äg- ˌ nu ̇ s- ' d ā (- ˌ ē ), - ˌ nüs-; ˌ än-yu ̇ s-; ˌ ag-n ə s-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin, lamb of God; from its opening words
Date: 14th century
1 : a liturgical prayer addressed to Christ as Savior
2 : an image of a lamb often with a halo and a banner and cross used as a symbol of Christ
Agnus Dei