agnus dei

noun

Meaning

A liturgical prayer or musical setting in the Christian Mass that invokes the Lamb of God to take away the sins of the world.

Examples

The composer wrote a hauntingly beautiful Agnus Dei for the cathedral choir.
During the communion rite, the congregation recited the Agnus Dei in unison.

Synonyms: lamb of god

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agnus dei

noun

Pronunciation: ˌaɡnʊs ˈdeɪi

Definition

A liturgical prayer or musical setting in the Christian Mass that invokes the Lamb of God to take away the sins of the world.

Examples

The composer wrote a hauntingly beautiful Agnus Dei for the cathedral choir.
During the communion rite, the congregation recited the Agnus Dei in unison.
The Agnus Dei is traditionally one of the final parts of the Ordinary of the Mass.

Synonyms of agnus dei

Words with a similar meaning to agnus dei:

lamb of god

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