hosanna

interjection ho·san·na \hō-ˈza-nə also -ˈzä-\

Definition of HOSANNA

—used as a cry of acclamation and adoration

— hosanna noun

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ho·san·na also ho·san·nah \hō-ˈza-nə also -ˈzä-\

Middle English osanna, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek hōsanna, from Hebrew hōshīʽāh-nnā pray, save (us)!

First Known Use: before 12th century

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