Ave Regina Coelorum

American

[ah-vey ri-jee-nuh che-lawr-uhm, -lohr-] / ˈɑ veɪ rɪˈdʒi nə tʃɛˈlɔr əm, -ˈloʊr- /

noun

a Latin hymn in honor of the Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven.

Etymology

Origin of Ave Regina Coelorum

Literally, “Hail, Queen of Heaven”

Example Sentences

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After the Purification, until Holy Thursday the anthem is Ave regina coelorum, with versicle Dignare me …, Da mihi, Oremus, Concedemisericors.

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