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Ave Maria

Noun

1. A prayer to the Virgin Mary:

The Ave Maria is a widely known and frequently recited Catholic prayer, in which the faithful praise and seek the intercession of the Virgin Mary.

Sample Sentence: Many Catholics attend daily Mass and recite the Ave Maria as part of their prayer routine.

Phrase

1. Used to express admiration or surprise:

In everyday language, "Ave Maria" is sometimes exclaimed to express astonishment or amazement.

Sample Sentence: Ave Maria! I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the stunning sunset yesterday.

Music

1. A musical composition:

"Ave Maria" is a frequently used title for musical compositions, often based on the text of the prayer or associated with the Virgin Mary.

Sample Sentence: The choir performed an enchanting rendition of Schubert's Ave Maria during the Christmas concert.

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