Definition of Ave Maria in English:
Ave Maria
noun ˌɑːveɪ məˈriːəˌɑveɪ məˈriə
A prayer to the Virgin Mary used in Catholic worship. The first line is adapted from Luke 1:28.
Also called Hail Mary
Example sentencesExamples
- It contains fourteen well known hymns such as Amazing Grace, Ave Maria, Be Still.
- Triptych contains an Ave Maria, a Christmas Ode, and an Easter Cantata, all fairly brief.
- Highlights include Ave Maria and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, but nobody's going to buy it in January.
Origin
The opening words in Latin, literally 'hail, Mary!'.
Definition of Ave Maria in US English:
Ave Maria
nounˌävā məˈrēəˌɑveɪ məˈriə
A prayer to the Virgin Mary used in Catholic worship. The first line is adapted from Luke 1:28.
Also called Hail Mary
Example sentencesExamples
- Highlights include Ave Maria and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, but nobody's going to buy it in January.
- It contains fourteen well known hymns such as Amazing Grace, Ave Maria, Be Still.
- Triptych contains an Ave Maria, a Christmas Ode, and an Easter Cantata, all fairly brief.
Origin
The opening words in Latin, literally ‘hail, Mary!’.