ave
/ˈɑveɪ/
noun
- A prayer to the Virgin Mary, also called the Hail Mary.
- He learned the words of the ave as a child.
- She whispered an ave before lighting the candle.
- The congregation recited the ave in unison.
interjection
- A greeting or farewell, meaning 'hail' or 'welcome'.
- The Latin students greeted their teacher with a cheerful "Ave!"
- In the ceremony, the priest said, "Ave, and peace be with you."
- "Ave!" called the Roman soldier as he approached the general.
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