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votivo

votive

adjective voh-TEE-voh Rare

Origin: Latin votivus, from votum (vow).

Usage Note

Votivo describes something offered in fulfillment of a religious vow: lampada votiva (votive lamp), offerta votiva (votive offering), tavoletta votiva (votive tablet). It is used in religious or historical contexts. The feminine is votiva.

Examples

"Appese una tavoletta votiva nella cappella."

Natural Translation

She hung a votive tablet in the chapel.

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