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
orisons
noun
as in prayers
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
- prayers
- thanksgivings
- petitions
- litanies
- invocations
- vespers
- matins
- supplications
- pleadings
- collects
- graces
- entreaties
- appeals
- requests
- suits
- requiescats
- evensongs