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Agnus Dei

[ag-nuh s dee-ahy, de-ee; ah-nyoo s de-ee]
noun
  1. Ecclesiastical.
    1. a figure of a lamb as emblematic of Christ.
    2. such a representation with the nimbus inscribed with the cross about its head, and supporting the banner of the cross.
  2. a prayer addressed to Christ as Savior preceding the communion in the Mass.
  3. a musical setting of this prayer.
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Origin of Agnus Dei

< Latin: lamb of God
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British Dictionary definitions for agnus dei

Agnus Dei

noun Christianity
  1. the figure of a lamb bearing a cross or banner, emblematic of Christ
  2. a chant beginning with these words or a translation of them, forming part of the Roman Catholic Mass or sung as an anthem in the Anglican liturgy
  3. a wax medallion stamped with a lamb as emblem of Christ and blessed by the pope
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Word Origin for Agnus Dei

Latin: Lamb of God
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Word Origin and History for agnus dei

Agnus Dei

Latin, literally "lamb of God."

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