Etymology

peccata clamantia

Today it means: A group of mortal sins referenced in the Bible as those for which God will take retribution. Full definition →

Latin peccāta clāmantia
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  1. Latin · borrowed frompeccāta clāmantia
  2. English todaypeccata clamantia

From Latin peccāta clāmantia, literally "screaming sins".

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