Cecilia

[si-seel-yuh]

noun

1. Saint, died a.d. 230?, Roman martyr: patron saint of music.

2. Also Cecillia. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “blind.”

Cecilia

/ sɪˈsiːljə /

noun

1. Saint. died ?230 _ad , Roman martyr; patron saint of music. Feast day: Nov 22

Example Sentences

Few athletes have earned a nickname as perfect as Cecilia 'The First Lady' Braekhus.

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Staff writer Keegan Hamilton in Brooklyn and special correspondent Cecilia Sánchez Vidal in Mexico City contributed to this report.

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Seasoned to the periodic reunion ritual was Cecilia Aquino, mother of Matías and her five siblings— all of whom had made the trek to California.

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Veronica Burton scores 16 points and Cecilia Zandalasini finishes with 14 to help lead the Golden State Valkyries to a 72-59 win over the Sparks.

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When asked if Italy would make a gesture at the match, defender Cecilia Salvai said they were "open and willing to do anything necessary".

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