Meaning of AGNUS DEI
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- [n] a liturgical prayer beginning with these Latin words
- [n] figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ
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| | Synonyms: | | Paschal Lamb |
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| | See Also: | | allegory, emblem, prayer | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ag"nus De"i\ [L., lamb of God.] (R. C. Ch.)
(a) A figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag.
(b) A cake of wax stamped with such a figure. It is made from
the remains of the paschal candles and blessed by the
Pope.
(c) A triple prayer in the sacrifice of the Mass, beginning
with the words ``Agnus Dei.''
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