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Votive

//ˈvəʊ.tɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.

    "She placed a votive offering at the shrine."

  2. 2
    Of, expressing, or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.

    "The church was lit by votive candles."

Adjective
  1. 1
    dedicated in fulfillment of a vow wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French votif, from Latin vōtīvus (“votive”), from vōtum (“vow”).

Etymology 2

From Middle French votif, from Latin vōtīvus (“votive”), from vōtum (“vow”).

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