ex-voto
[ eks-voh-toh ]
/ ɛksˈvoʊ toʊ /
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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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Nearby words
ex-im, ex-president, ex-service, ex-serviceman, ex-servicewoman, ex-voto, ex-works, ex., ex. doc., exa-, exabyte
Origin of ex-voto
First recorded in 1815–25, ex-voto is from the Latin word ex vōtō literally, out of a vow
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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Examples from the Web for ex-voto
The Valenciennes museum has an ex-voto on wood, the history of which is curious.
France and the Republic|William Henry HurlbertThe fainting figures that were painted in the ex-voto of the triptiques seemed ill with love.
Opposite the steps is a defaced bas-relief, probably a Virgin attended by angels—no doubt an ex-voto of the time of the Conquest.
Southern Spain|A.F. CalvertEvery Sunday they burn a quantity of wax candles before them in ex-voto.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6|Eugne Sue
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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