ave maria

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Definition

Noun: * A salutation to the Virgin Mary, now used as a prayer to her. It is a traditional Catholic prayer based on the words of the Angel Gabriel and Elizabeth from the Gospel of Luke.

Usage
  • The term "Ave Maria" is used to refer to the specific prayer, "Hail Mary," or to musical settings of that text.
  • It is a proper noun and is often capitalized.
Examples
  • The choir sang a beautiful Ave Maria during the wedding ceremony.
  • She whispered an Ave Maria for the safety of her family.
  • Schubert's setting of the Ave Maria is one of the most famous.
Advanced Usage
  • In a broader cultural context, "Ave Maria" can symbolize a plea for divine intercession, comfort, or purity.
    • In his moment of despair, he thought of his mother's faith, a silent Ave Maria in his heart.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hail Mary: The direct English translation and common name for the same prayer.
  • Salve Regina: Another important Latin hymn and prayer to the Virgin Mary.
Synonyms
  • Hail Mary
  • Prayer to the Virgin
Related Phrases
  • To say an Ave Maria: To recite the prayer.
    • The old woman stopped to say an Ave Maria at the roadside shrine.
Noun
  1. a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her

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