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novena

/ˈnɒvɪnə/ noun · British & US
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What does novena mean?

noun

A nine-day period of prayer and devotion, especially in the Catholic Church. A novena is often made in preparation for a feast day or in petition for a special favor.

Example

"The family prayed a novena to St. Anthony for the safe return of their lost cat."

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