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Term: Sanctus

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: In Christian liturgy, the hymn or canticle that forms part of the Eucharistic prayer, sung or spoken during the consecration of the bread and wine.

Example Sentence: The choir sang the Sanctus during the Eucharistic prayer.

Sense 2:

Definition: A movement in a musical composition, typically a Mass, that often follows the Kyrie and Gloria.

Example Sentence: The beautiful Sanctus left the audience mesmerized during the performance of the Mass.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Regarded as holy or sacred; consecrated.

Example Sentence: The ancient temple was a sanctus place of worship.

Sense 2:

Definition: Free from sin or moral wrongdoing; morally pure.

Example Sentence: The sanctus monk dedicated his life to serving others.

Sense 3:

Definition: Treated with reverence; venerated.

Example Sentence: The sanctus relics were displayed in a glass case in the cathedral.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To make holy or consecrated.

Example Sentence: The priest sanctused the water before baptizing the child.

Sense 2:

Definition: To regard or honor as holy; venerate.

Example Sentence: The residents sanctus the ancient tree and believe it has healing powers.