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1. (n.) annunciation
(often cap.) the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary of her conception of Christ.
2. annunciation
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3. annunciation
an act or instance of announcing; proclamation.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME (< AF) < ML)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) Annunciation, Lady Day, Annunciation Day, March 25
a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
2. (noun) Annunciation
(Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ
3. (noun) announcement, proclamation, annunciation, declaration
a formal public statement
"the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence"
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1. (noun) annunciation
the act of announcing; announcement; proclamation; as, the annunciation of peace
2. (noun) annunciation
the announcement of the incarnation, made by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary
3. (noun) annunciation
the festival celebrated (March 25th) by the Church of England, of Rome, etc., in memory of the angel's announcement, on that day; Lady Day
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