cilice

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Noun

cilice (plural cilices)

1. A hairshirt.
2. (chiefly, in Opus Dei) A leather strap studded with metallic barbs that cut into flesh as a constant reminder of Christ's suffering.

Translations

• German: Büßerhemd
• Russian: власяни́ца

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