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no·vena (nō vē′nə)

noun

R.C.Ch. the recitation of prayers and the practicing of devotions for nine consecutive days, usually to seek some special favor

Etymology: ML < fem. sing. of L novenus, nine each < novem, nine

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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