orison
noun
or·i·son ˈȯr-ə-sən 
ˈär-,
-zən
: prayer
Synonyms
- prayer
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Example Sentences
a fervent orison asking for divine guidance in bringing about a peaceful solution to the grave international crisis
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ureisun, oreison, from Late Latin oration-, oratio, from Latin, oration
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
orison
noun
as in prayer
an address to God or a deity a fervent orison asking for divine guidance in bringing about a peaceful solution to the grave international crisis Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- prayer
- petition
- invocation
- thanksgiving
- vespers
- supplication
- collect
- entreaty
- beseeching
- pleading
- matins
- imploring
- requiescat
- litany
- soliciting
- grace
- request
- begging
- evensong
- appeal
- suit