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pro·pi·ti·a·to·ry
I. \ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌtōrē, -tȯr-, -ri\ noun
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Etymology: Middle English propiciatorie, from Late Latin propitiatorium means of atonement, mercy seat, from neuter of propitiatorius, adjective
1. : mercy seat
2. obsolete : a sacrifice made in propitiation
II. adjective
Etymology: Late Latin propitiatorius, from Latin propitiatus (past participle of propitiare) + -orius -ory
1. : of or relating to propitiation : expiatory
< propitiatory sacrifice >
2. : intended to appease or conciliate
< sent her flowers as a propitiatory gesture > |