votive

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvəʊtɪv/

Adjective

votive

1. dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge

   She placed a votive offering at the shrine.

   • embellishments of flowers and votive garlands

   • We reached a votive stone, that bears the name / Of Aloys Reding.

2. Of, expressing or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.

   The church was lit by votive candles.

Translations

• French: votif
• Italian: votivo
• Russian: клятвенный

Noun

votive (plural votives)

1. (music) a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary

Related terms

• votive candle
• votive mass
• votive offering
• ex-voto

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