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holy water

noun

: water that has been blessed by a priest

Full Definition of HOLY WATER

:  water blessed by a priest and used as a purifying sacramental
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First Known Use of HOLY WATER

before 12th century

Rhymes with HOLY WATER

above water, Derwent Water, heavy water, in deep water, milk-and-water, mineral water, polywater, quinine water, running water, soda water, toilet water, underwater

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. holy water
  2. court holy water
  3. holy-water sprinkler
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