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Novena

Noun

A Roman Catholic devotion consisting of prayers or services on nine consecutive days.

She attended a novena every evening to pray for her brother's recovery.

A booklet containing prayers or devotions to be recited over nine days.

Sarah carried a novena in her bag and recited it during her daily commute.

A series of nine prayers or religious services performed over nine consecutive days.

The novena for the feast of Our Lady was celebrated with great devotion.

Adjective

Relating to or associated with a novena.

The novena ceremony was attended by a large crowd of devotees.

Pertaining to the ninth in a series.

Today is the novena day of the month-long festival.

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