Ave Maria
(italics) the first two words of the Latin version of a prayer in the Roman Catholic Church, based on the salutation of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary and the words of Elizabeth to her.
a recitation of this prayer.
the bead or beads on a rosary used to count off each prayer as spoken.
Origin of Ave Maria
1- Also called Hail Mary.
Words Nearby Ave Maria
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How to use Ave Maria in a sentence
A soaring “Ave Maria” and a tender “Danny Boy” marked the passing of two more brothers.
Boston and New York’s Bravest Are Brothers Bonded by Tragedy | Michael Daly | April 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYet it seemed to her as though days had elapsed since she sang the Ave Maria in the cathedral.
A German Pompadour | Marie HayIn a moment a soft and sympathetic voice was singing the first notes of Tosti's 'Ave Maria.'
The conquest of Rome | Matilde SeraoAt the ringing of Ave Maria the great crowd linked in files and turned their faces towards the Corso.
The Eternal City | Hall CaineVisitors should attend vespers here, the nuns singing choral service; it commences half an hour before Ave Maria.
Rambles in Rome | S. Russell Forbes
His body is interred at the Cordeliers, and his heart deposited at the Ave-Maria.
Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Isaac D'Israeli
British Dictionary definitions for Ave Maria
/ (məˈriːə) /
another name for Hail Mary
Origin of Ave Maria
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