Mariolatry

(mer′ē älə trē, mar′-)

noun

veneration of the Virgin Mary, when regarded as carried to an idolatrous extreme

Origin: < Gr Maria, Mary + -latry

See Mariolatry in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Excessive veneration or worship of the Virgin Mary.

Related Forms:

  • Marˌi·olˈa·ter noun
  • Marˌi·olˈa·trous adjective
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