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mater dolorosa
(mater dol¦or|osa)
Pronunciation:
/ˌmɑːtə ˌdɒləˈrəʊsə, ˌmeɪtə/
the Virgin Mary sorrowing for the death of Christ, especially as a representation in art.
Origin:
from medieval Latin, 'sorrowful mother'
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