Ave Maria
/ˈɑːveɪ̯ məˈɹiːə/
Ave Maria noun: hail Mary (Catholic prayer, part of the rosary).
Noun
Ave Maria (plural Ave Marias)
Synonyms of Ave Maria
- Angelical salutation
Forms of Ave Maria
| plural | Ave Marias |
|---|---|
| alternative form (obsolete) | Ave Mary |
Origin of Ave Maria
From Middle English Ave Maria, Ave Marie, Ave Mary(e), from Latin Avē Marīa.
Words formed from Ave Maria
Questions about Ave Maria
- What does Ave Maria mean?
- Ave Maria means hail Mary (Catholic prayer, part of the rosary).
- What part of speech is Ave Maria?
- Ave Maria is a noun.
- How do you pronounce Ave Maria?
- Ave Maria is pronounced /ˈɑːveɪ̯ məˈɹiːə/.
- What is the plural of Ave Maria?
- The plural of Ave Maria is Ave Marias.
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