novena

英 [nə(ʊ)'viːnə] 美 [no'vinə]
  • n. 连续九天的祷告
  • n. (Novena)人名;(意)诺韦纳

英文词源


novena (n.)
1745, from Medieval Latin novena, fem. of Latin novenus "ninefold," from novem "nine" (see nine). Devotions consisting of special prayers or services on nine successive days.

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