ex-voto

[ eks-voh-toh ]
/ ɛksˈvoʊ toʊ /

noun, plural ex-vo·tos.

a painting or other object left as an offering in fulfillment of a vow or in gratitude, as for recovery from an illness or injury.

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Origin of ex-voto

First recorded in 1815–25, ex-voto is from the Latin word ex vōtō literally, out of a vow

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ex-im, ex-president, ex-service, ex-serviceman, ex-servicewoman, ex-voto, ex-works, ex., ex. doc., exa-, exabyte

Definition for ex-voto (2 of 2)

ex voto
[ eks woh-toh; English eks voh-toh ]
/ ɛks ˈwoʊ toʊ; English ɛks ˈvoʊ toʊ /

adjective, adverb Latin.

from, or in pursuance of, a vow.

Origin of ex voto

First recorded in 1815–25
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British Dictionary definitions for ex-voto

ex voto
/ Latin (ɛks ˈvəʊtəʊ) /

adverb, adjective

in accordance with a vow

noun

an offering made in fulfilment of a vow
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