hyperdulia

[ hahy-per-doo-lee-uh, -dyoo- ]
nounRoman Catholic Theology.

  1. the veneration offered to the Virgin Mary as the most exalted of creatures.

Origin of hyperdulia

1
From Medieval Latin, dating back to 1520–30; see origin at hyper-, dulia

Other words from hyperdulia

  • hy·per·du·lic [hahy-per-doo-lik, -dyoo-], /ˌhaɪ pərˈdu lɪk, -ˈdyu-/, hy·per·du·li·cal, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for hyperdulia

hyperdulia

/ (ˌhaɪpədjʊˈlɪə) /

noun

  1. RC Church special veneration accorded to the Virgin Mary: Compare dulia, latria

Origin of hyperdulia

1
C16: from Latin hyper- + Medieval Latin dulia service

Derived forms of hyperdulia

  • hyperdulic or hyperdulical, adjective

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