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Lourdes

Definition:

Lourdes refers to a small town in southwestern France that is renowned as a site of Catholic pilgrimage, specifically to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

Lourdes as a noun refers to the town located in France where many people go on religious pilgrimages.

Example Sentence: The devout Roman Catholic decided to visit Lourdes to seek spiritual healing and consolation.

Sense 2:

Lourdes can also be used as a noun to describe the famous Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in the town, which is believed to be a place of miraculous healings and a source of holy water.

Example Sentence: Countless pilgrims flock to Lourdes each year to bathe in the holy waters of the Grotto and pray for divine intercession.

Sense 3:

In a figurative sense, Lourdes can be used to express a place or situation where one seeks spiritual solace, peace, or relief from distress.

Example Sentence: For the artist, painting became his own personal Lourdes, a sanctuary where he could find respite from the chaos of the world.

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