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Holy water Moderate

Holy water has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

water that has been blessed by a priest for use in symbolic purification

2

In certain Christian churches, water that has been sanctified by a priest or bishop for the purpose of baptism or for the blessing of persons, places, or things.

See Also
asperges aspergillum sanctified benitier aspersorium holy waters sacramental holy water sprinkle
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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
water
Rhyming Words
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