rosary
ro·sary
noun
1.
beads used in counting prayers (especially Catholic rosary)
Origin
From Middle English rosarie, from Latin rosārium, here in its sense as a garland of roses. The coin usage referred to the laurel wreath appearing on the obverse bust, as opposed to the bare head on the pollard. Doublet of Rosario and rosarium.
Phrases
- penal rosary
- rachitic rosary
- rosary bangle
- rosary pea
- rosary shell
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