Rosary: meaning, definitions and examples

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rosary

 

[ หˆroสŠzษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious item

A rosary is a string of prayer beads used by Roman Catholics to count the prayers in the Rosary, a form of devotion to the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. The beads are generally arranged in five decades, each consisting of ten Hail Marys, separated by an Our Father bead.

Synonyms

chaplet, prayer beads

Examples of usage

  • She carried her rosary for comfort during mass.
  • He prayed the rosary every evening.
  • The priest blessed the new rosary.
  • She found peace in reciting the rosary.

Translations

Translations of the word "rosary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rosรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rosenkranz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rosario

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพััะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rรณลผaniec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใ‚ถใƒชใ‚ช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rosaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rosario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tesbih

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ์ž๋ฆฌ์˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุจุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rลฏลพenec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรบลพenec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟต็ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ roลพni venec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรณsakrans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะพะทะฐั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ raza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rosario

Word origin

The term 'rosary' originates from the Latin word 'rosarium,' which means 'rose garden.' This reference likely symbolizes the prayer's association with the Virgin Mary, as roses are often seen as symbols of Mary. The practice of using beads for counting prayers can be traced back to ancient times when beads were used in various religious and spiritual practices. The modern form of the rosary developed in the Middle Ages, particularly in the 12th and 13th centuries, as a way for the laity to participate in the mystery of prayer and meditation on the lives of Jesus and Mary. The Dominicans played a significant role in promoting the Rosary devotion, leading to its widespread adoption among Catholics. Over time, the rosary has evolved into an important spiritual tool for millions of believers, providing a structured method for praying and reflecting on one's faith.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,345, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.