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- US Pronunciation
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- [noh-vee-nuh, nuh-]
- /noʊˈvi nə, nə-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noh-vee-nuh, nuh-]
- /noʊˈvi nə, nə-/
Definitions of novena word
- noun plural novena a devotion consisting of nine separate days of prayers or services. 1
- noun novena (in the Roman Catholic Church) a form of worship consisting of special prayers or services on nine successive days. 1
- noun novena Roman Catholic: devotion consisting of nine days of prayers 1
- noun novena a devotion consisting of prayers or services on nine consecutive days 0
- noun novena the recitation of prayers and the practicing of devotions for nine consecutive days, usually to seek some special favor 0
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Origin of novena
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < Medieval Latin novēna, noun use of feminine singular of Latin novēnus nine each
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Parts of speech for Novena
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novena popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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