meaning of agnus

1. Agnus Dei.
2.
A species of Vitex (V. agnus castus); the chaste tree.
3.
A figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag.
4.
A cake of wax stamped with such a figure. It is made from the remains of the paschal candles and blessed by the Pope.
5.
A triple prayer in the sacrifice of the Mass, beginning with the words "Agnus Dei. ">"


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