‖ [ Gr. &unr_; a willowlike tree, used at a religious festival; confused with &unr_; holy, chaste. ] (Bot.) A species of Vitex (Vitex agnus castus); the chaste tree. Loudon. [ 1913 Webster ]
And wreaths of agnus castus others bore. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖ [ L., lamb of God. ] (R. C. Ch.) (a) A figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag. (b) A cake of wax stamped with such a figure. It is made from the remains of the paschal candles and blessed by the Pope. (c) A triple prayer in the sacrifice of the Mass, beginning with the words “Agnus Dei.” [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; a Bœotian marsh plant; &unr_; olive + &unr_; sacred, pure. ] (Bot.) A genus of shrubs or small trees, having the foliage covered with small silvery scales; oleaster. [ 1913 Webster ]
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