ex voto

[ eks woh-toh; English eks voh-toh ]

adjective, adverbLatin.
  1. from, or in pursuance of, a vow.

Origin of ex voto

1
First recorded in 1815–25

Other definitions for ex-voto (2 of 2)

ex-voto
[ eks-voh-toh ]

noun,plural ex-vo·tos.
  1. a painting or other object left as an offering in fulfillment of a vow or in gratitude, as for recovery from an illness or injury.

Origin of ex-voto

2
First recorded in 1815–25; from Latin ex vōtō literally, “out of a vow”; see ex-1, vow

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British Dictionary definitions for ex voto

ex voto

/ Latin (ɛks ˈvəʊtəʊ) /


adverb, adjective
  1. in accordance with a vow

noun
  1. an offering made in fulfilment of a vow

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