rosary

Meanings

• noun

  A string of beads used by Christians as an aid in prayer, typically consisting of a crucifix, a series of decades each containing a cross and ten small beads, and a terminator.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rosary
stories , glories , surprises

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Variants

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rosaries , rosary , Indian licorice , jequirity bean , rosary pea , rosary peas , the Rosary

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Etymology

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From Old French rosier, 'rosary' or 'garland of roses', from roser, 'to adorn with roses'.

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Trivia

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1. The rosary has 100 beads in total, excluding the crucifix and the terminator.

2. The rosary is often carried by Catholic saints and is a popular symbol of the Catholic faith.

3. The rosary has been used in various forms of art, including paintings, sculptures, and jewelry.

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Related Concepts

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1. prayer beads: A type of beads used for prayer and meditation in various religious traditions.

2. mysteries of the rosary: Twenty mysteries, divided into five joyful, five sorrowful, three glorious, and one luminous, that are contemplated during the recitation of the rosary.

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Culture

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The rosary is a traditional Catholic devotional practice, which involves reciting prayers and meditating on the mysteries of the rosary. It is believed to have originated in the 13th century and has since become a widely used spiritual practice among Christians.

How to Memorize "rosary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the crucifix at the beginning of the rosary, and the Hail Mary and Our Father beads. Imagine yourself holding the rosary and reciting the prayers.
   - Imagine the various mysteries and scenes from the Bible that are associated with each decade.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the rosary with peace, prayer, and spiritual growth.
   - Associate each mystery with a particular virtue or aspect of God's character.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'J-A-M-E-S' to remember the order of the mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries.
   - Use the 'Hail Mary' prayer to remember the words 'Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death'.

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