angelus
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Definition
The Angelus is a traditional Catholic prayer said at morning, noon, and evening, often marked by the ringing of a bell. It remembers the announcement to Mary that she would be the mother of Jesus.
Usage & Nuances
This is mainly a religious and specifically Catholic term, so it is not common in everyday general English. It is usually capitalized as 'Angelus' and often appears with verbs like 'pray,' 'say,' or 'ring' in contexts such as 'pray the Angelus' or 'the Angelus bell'.
Example Sentences
The church bell rang for the Angelus at noon.
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My grandmother prays the Angelus every day.
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We stopped our work to say the Angelus.
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I first learned about the Angelus in a history class on Catholic traditions.
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When the Angelus bell rang, the whole village went quiet for a moment.
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The priest invited everyone to pray the Angelus after Mass.
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