novena
noun
a devotion consisting of nine separate days of prayers or services.
novenas
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pluralof novena.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The archdiocese has long held special masses and novenas — nine days of prayers — on behalf of immigrants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2025
They also plan on incorporating novenas, which involves nine consecutive nights of prayer and singing villancicos.
From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2022
Those same officials might be saying quiet novenas that it's not one of the others hovering in the rarefied air of top-10 status after the opening round - the dreaded LIV set.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2022
Some started novenas, or nine-day prayers, and encouraged family and friends to join in.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2022
Papi was to lead the novenas for Don Berto.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
