Definitions of agnus dei [ˈæg nəs ˈdi aɪ, ˈdɛ i; ˈɑ nyʊs ˈdɛ i]

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Definition of 'agnus dei'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) Agnus Dei
a figure of a lamb as emblematic of Christ.

2. Agnus Dei
a prayer addressed to Christ preceding the communion in the Mass.

Etymology: (< L: lamb of God)

Definition of 'agnus dei'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) Agnus Dei, Paschal Lamb
figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ

2. (noun) Agnus Dei
a liturgical prayer beginning with these Latin words

Definition of 'agnus dei'

Webster Dictionary

1.  agnus dei
a figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag

2.  agnus dei
a cake of wax stamped with such a figure. It is made from the remains of the paschal candles and blessed by the Pope

3.  agnus dei
a triple prayer in the sacrifice of the Mass, beginning with the words "Agnus Dei."

Definitions of 'agnus dei'

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

1. agnus dei
the figure of a lamb bearing a cross as a symbol of Christ, or a medal with this device; also a prayer in the Mass beginning with the words, "Lamb of God."

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