novena

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Definitions of novena word

noun plural novena a devotion consisting of nine separate days of prayers or services. 1
noun novena (in the Roman Catholic Church) a form of worship consisting of special prayers or services on nine successive days. 1
noun novena Roman Catholic: devotion consisting of nine days of prayers 1
noun novena a devotion consisting of prayers or services on nine consecutive days 0
noun novena the recitation of prayers and the practicing of devotions for nine consecutive days, usually to seek some special favor 0

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < Medieval Latin novēna, noun use of feminine singular of Latin novēnus nine each

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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