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divinity

di·vin·i·ty [ di vínnətee ] (plural di·vin·i·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. quality of being God: the quality associated with being God, a god, or a goddess

2. God: God, a god, or a goddess

3. theology: the study of religion, especially the Christian religion

4. candy: a fluffy white candy, usually made with egg white and nuts

[13th century. Via French< Latin divinitas "godhead, divinity" < divinus (see divine)]
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