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novena

no·ve·na [ nō vnə ] (plural no·ve·nas or no·ve·nae [ nō vnee ])


noun 
Definition:
 
recitation of prayers: in the Roman Catholic Church, the recitation of prayers for nine consecutive days to achieve a specific purpose

[Mid-19th century. < medieval Latin, form of novenus "ninefold" < novem "nine"]
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