votive

adjective · nounA2

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Tính từ

adjective

Comparative

more votive

Superlative

most votive

1.
Dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.
She placed a votive offering at the shrine.
2.
Of, expressing, or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.
The church was lit by votive candles.

Danh từ

noun

Plural noun:

votives

1.
(music) a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary
2.
(abbreviation, alt of, clipping)Clipping of votive candle

Nguồn gốc từ

From Middle French votif, from Latin vōtīvus (votive), from vōtum (vow).