NOVENA


Meaning of NOVENA in English

n.

Pronunciation: n ō - ' v ē -n ə

Function: noun

Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Latin, feminine of novenus nine each, from novem

Date: 1853

: a Roman Catholic period of prayer lasting nine consecutive days

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