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ex voto
[ eks woh-toh; English eks voh-toh ]
/ ɛks ˈwoʊ toʊ; English ɛks ˈvoʊ toʊ /
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adjective, adverb Latin.
from, or in pursuance of, a vow.
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Origin of ex voto
First recorded in 1815–25
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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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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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