Definitions for Angelus

Angelus An·ge·lus

Spelling: [an-juh-luh s]
IPA: /ˈæn dʒə ləs/

Angelus is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 231 anagrams from letters in Angelus (aeglnsu).

Definitions for Angelus

noun

  1. a devotion in memory of the Annunciation.
  2. Also called Angelus bell. the bell tolled in the morning, at noon, and in the evening to indicate the time when the Angelus is to be recited.

Origin of Angelus

1720-30; Late Latin, from the first word of the service: Angelus(dominī nūntiāvit Mariae). See angel

Examples for Angelus

The Angelus bell was sounding from the high white tower of the Iglesia.

The moment the Angelus rings, darkness is supposed to have fallen.

They might have gleaned for Millet; they should cease their work at the Angelus.

Francis was expected to name the new cardinals at his Sunday Angelus, which he did, or at his weekly audience on Wednesday.

"The Angelus," he said, standing and bowing his head in prayer.

At the hour before Angelus the house was as noisy and busy as if it had been an inn.

He took off his hat, and we said the Angelus in silence together.

When the duty was completed, she went into the garden to listen for the Angelus.

When he reached the college the Angelus had long since rung.

The Angelus had sounded, and the Sacristan wished to close the church.

Word Value for Angelus
Scrable

8

Words with friends

12

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