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1ex–voto

noun ex–vo·to \(ˌ)eks-ˈvō-(ˌ)tō\
plural ex–votos

Definition of EX-VOTO

:  a votive offering
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Origin of EX-VOTO

Latin ex voto according to a vow
First Known Use: 1787

2ex–voto

adjective

Definition of EX-VOTO

:  votive

First Known Use of EX-VOTO

1823

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