Definitions for Mariolatry

Mariolatry Mar·i·ol·a·try

Spelling: [mair-ee-ol-uh-tree]
IPA: /ˌmɛər iˈɒl ə tri/

Mariolatry is a 10 letter English word.

You can make 444 anagrams from letters in Mariolatry (aailmorrty).

Definitions for Mariolatry

noun

  1. excessive (and proscribed) veneration of the Virgin Mary, especially in forms appropriate to God.
  2. veneration of women.

Origin of Mariolatry

First recorded in 1605-15; Mary + -o- + -latry

Examples for Mariolatry

These holy women, who were held in very great esteem, prepared the way for the reception of Mariolatry.

For all your Mariolatry, you were full of "der Geist der stets verneint."

In 1278 some writings of his in praise of the Virgin were considered to trench too closely on Mariolatry.

At the time of which we speak, they were the subjects of a strange religious frenzy—a fit of Mariolatry.

Associated words: Mariolatry, mariolater, hyperdulia, Ave Maria.

The Virgin Mary, especially, became the refuge in time of need, and this gave rise to the shameful "Mariolatry."

The era of Mariolatry had passed, so far as Nuremberg was concerned.

Max Elskamp is a poet who reminds one that Mariolatry is Minnesong.

It is significant that there is not a trace of Mariolatry in these tales and fables.

At the same time the gospel was finding its way into Genoa, a city devoted to Mariolatry.

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