Mariolatry

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noun (1)

Mar·​i·​ol·​a·​try ˌmer-ē-ˈä-lə-trē 

ˌmā-rē-

: excessive veneration of the Virgin Mary

Mariolater

ˌmer-ē-ˈä-lə-tər 

ˌmā-rē-

noun

Mariolater

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noun (2)

Mar·​i·​ol·​a·​ter ˌma(a)rēˈälətə(r) 

ˌmer-

plural -s

: one that practices Mariolatry

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

from mariolatry, after English idolatry : idolater

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1612, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Mariolatry

• idolatry