HyperDic: dormition

English > 1 sense of the word Dormition:
NOUNtimeDormition, Feast of Dormitioncelebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended
English > Dormition: 1 sense > noun 1, time
Meaningcelebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Assumption in the Roman Catholic Church and is also celebrated on August 15th.
SynonymFeast of Dormition
Part ofAugust, AugThe month following July and preceding September
Broaderreligious holiday, holy dayA day specified for religious observance

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