agnus dei

Ag·nus De·i

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ag-nuh s dee-ahy, de-ee; ah-nyoo s de-ee]
- /ˈæg nəs ˈdi aɪ, ˈdɛ i; ˈɑ nyʊs ˈdɛ i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ag-nuh s dee-ahy, de-ee; ah-nyoo s de-ee]
- /ˈæg nəs ˈdi aɪ, ˈdɛ i; ˈɑ nyʊs ˈdɛ i/

Definitions of agnus dei words

noun agnus dei the figure of a lamb bearing a cross or banner, emblematic of Christ 3
noun agnus dei a chant beginning with these words or a translation of them, forming part of the Roman Catholic Mass or sung as an anthem in the Anglican liturgy 3
noun agnus dei a wax medallion stamped with a lamb as emblem of Christ and blessed by the pope 3
noun agnus dei a representation of Christ as a lamb, often holding a cross or flag 3
noun agnus dei a little wax disk with a lamb pictured on it, blessed by the pope 3
noun agnus dei a prayer in the Latin Mass, beginning Agnus Dei 3

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Parts of speech for Agnus dei

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agnus dei popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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