Angelus

or an·ge·lus

[ an-juh-luhs ]
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nounRoman Catholic Church.
  1. a devotion in memory of the Annunciation.

  2. Also called Angelus bell . the bell tolled in the morning, at noon, and in the evening to indicate the time when the Angelus is to be recited.

Origin of Angelus

1
1720–30; <Late Latin, from the first word of the service: Angelus(dominī nūntiāvit Mariae). See angel

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Angelus

/ (ˈændʒɪləs) /


nounRC Church
  1. a series of prayers recited in the morning, at midday, and in the evening, commemorating the Annunciation and Incarnation

  2. the bell (Angelus bell) signalling these prayers

Origin of Angelus

1
C17: Latin, from the phrase Angelus domini nuntiavit Mariae the angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary

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