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Gloria

noun Glo·ria \ˈglȯr-ē-ə\

Definition of GLORIA

1
:  gloria in excelsis
2
:  gloria patri
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Origin of GLORIA

Latin, glory
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with GLORIA

scoria, Soria

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Gloria
  2. Gloria in Excelsis
  3. Gloria Patri
  4. sic transit gloria mundi
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