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Ave Maria
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A·ve Ma·ri·a  v m-r)
n. Roman Catholic Church
See Hail Mary.

[Middle English, from Medieval Latin Av Maria.]

Ave Maria [məˈriːə]
n
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) another name for Hail Mary
[from Medieval Latin: hail, Mary!]
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Noun1.Ave Maria - a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to herAve Maria - a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her


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Upon Christmas Eve, adding a new verse to the Ave Marias indicates that the birth is under way, and at midnight, fireworks announce the birth of Christ.
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