| agnus dei | A figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag. A cake of wax stamped with such a figure. It is made from the remains of the paschal candles and blessed by the Pope. A triple prayer in the sacrifice of the Mass, beginning with the words "Agnus Dei." Origin: L, lamb of God. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| agnus castus | <botany> A species of Vitex (V. Agnus castus); the chaste tree. "And wreaths of agnus castus others bore." (Dryden) Origin: Gr. A willowlike tree, used at a religious festival; confused with holy, chaste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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