ex-voto
[ eks-voh-toh ]
/ ɛksˈvoʊ toʊ /
noun, plural ex-vo·tos.
a painting or other object left as an offering in fulfillment of a vow or in gratitude, as for recovery from an illness or injury.
Origin of ex-voto
First recorded in 1815–25,
ex-voto is from the Latin word
ex vōtō literally, out of a vow
Words nearby ex-voto
ex-im,
ex-president,
ex-service,
ex-serviceman,
ex-servicewoman,
ex-voto,
ex-works,
ex.,
ex. doc.,
exa-,
exabyte
Definition for ex-voto (2 of 2)
ex voto
[ eks woh-toh; English eks voh-toh ]
/ ɛks ˈwoʊ toʊ; English ɛks ˈvoʊ toʊ /
adjective, adverb Latin.
from, or in pursuance of, a vow.
Origin of ex voto
First recorded in 1815–25
Example sentences from the Web for ex-voto
The Valenciennes museum has an ex-voto on wood, the history of which is curious.
France and the Republic |William Henry HurlbertThe fainting figures that were painted in the ex-voto of the triptiques seemed ill with love.
Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern |Edgar SaltusOpposite the steps is a defaced bas-relief, probably a Virgin attended by angels—no doubt an ex-voto of the time of the Conquest.
Southern Spain |A.F. CalvertEvery Sunday they burn a quantity of wax candles before them in ex-voto.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 |Eugne Sue
British Dictionary definitions for ex-voto
ex voto
/ Latin (ɛks ˈvəʊtəʊ) /
adverb, adjective
in accordance with a vow
noun
an offering made in fulfilment of a vow