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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An ornament worn hanging on the breast by Russian bishops.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, particularly in Greek contexts.

Synonyms

All synonyms

marymother of jesusparticularly in greek contexts

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek Παναγία (Panagía, “All-Holy One”), from παν- (pan-, “all”) + άγια (ágia, “holy”).

Etymology 2

See Panagia.

Related phrases

virgin mary

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