pax (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *pax*:
NOUN	communication	pax, kiss of peace	(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist

pax > pronunciation
Sounds	pae'ks
Rhymes	Acts ... Zovirax: 33 rhymes with aeks...

English > *pax*: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
Meaning	(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist.
Synonym	kiss of peace
Category	Roman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman Church	The Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
Broader	greeting, salutation	(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Spanish	beso de la paz, pax, paz
Catalan	bes de la pau, pau, pax

HyperDic: pax