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alleluia

interjection
al·​le·​lu·​ia | \ˌa-lə-ˈlü-yə \

Definition of alleluia 

: hallelujah

First Known Use of alleluia

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alleluia

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek allēlouia, from Hebrew halălūyāh praise ye Jehovah

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alleluia

interjection
al·​le·​lu·​ia | \ˌa-lə-ˈlü-yə \

Kids Definition of alleluia

: hallelujah

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