Etymology

Our Lady of Sorrows

Today it means: Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, in particular reference to her grief at the Christ's crucifixion. Full definition →

Latin Māter Dolōrōsa
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  1. Latin · calque ofMāter Dolōrōsa“Sorrowful Mother”
  2. English todayOur Lady of Sorrows

Calque of Latin Māter Dolōrōsa (“Sorrowful Mother”) under influence from Domina Nostra (“Our Lady”) and their descendants in other languages.

Words from the same roots

LatinMāter Dolōrōsa all →

mater dolorosa

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