Mary
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- proper noun
- /ˈmɛri/
- In Christian art, Mary is often depicted with a serene expression.
- Virgin Mary
- Hail Mary
- Mary, mother of Jesus
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- The Angel went only to Mary and no one could understand her.
Examples
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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In praying to Mary and other saints, we ask them to pray on our behalf.
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In the middle of the night, Mary was visited by an Angel.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Wasn't it Mary Magdalene who brought news of the Resurrection to the Apostles?
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Finally, Luke said soberly, "Mary, I didn't leave the Ark just to find survivors."
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The statue of Mary holding the infant Jesus is a popular symbol of faith.
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Many people pray to Mary for guidance and comfort.
Synonyms
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A woman who is the mother of Jesus in Christian belief, especially honored by Catholics
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The mother of Jesus who is highly honored in Christian churches
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A title for Mary, the mother of Jesus, used mainly by Christians, especially Catholics
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A title used for Mary, the mother of Jesus, in Christian faith
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A title or picture of Mary, the mother of Jesus, used in Eastern Christian churches
Idioms
Compounds
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Two rulers of England, William III and Mary II, who ruled together from 1689 to 1694
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A person who spreads disease or causes trouble to others without knowing it
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A woman who follows Jesus, is healed by him and sees his death and return to life
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A gay man, often a bodybuilder, with a very large, strong body who likes to show it
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A Catholic holy day on January 1 that honors Mary, the mother of Jesus
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A small wildflower with blue and white flowers that grows in eastern North American woods
A small wildflower with tiny blue and white flowers that grows in western North America
A group of Catholic nuns founded in Gandino, Italy in 1818 that run schools and help people in need
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mary comes from the old Hebrew name Miriam, and you can see it today in forms like Maria and Marie; it may mean 'beloved' or 'wished-for child', though some older ideas give it the sense 'sea of bitterness'. So Mary became the famous name of Jesus's mother and is used as a special, caring name.