Definition

A string of beads used in the Roman Catholic Church to count prayers, often consisting of five or fifteen groups of ten beads, with each group used for specific prayers.

Example

She carried her rosary with her to church to help her keep track of her prayers.

Conversation

I saw you with that beautiful rosary at church yesterday.

Thanks! It was a gift from my grandmother.

I love how meaningful those beads can be during prayers.

Absolutely, it really helps me focus and feel connected.

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Root Explanation

**Rosary** → It is derived from the Latin word "rosarium" (meaning a garden of roses) which is a combination of "rosa" (meaning rose) and the suffix "-arium" (meaning a place for). The word "rosary" refers to a string of prayer beads used in counting prayers, often associated with the Virgin Mary, symbolizing a garden of roses offered to her.

Memory Tip

Imagine a garden filled with beautiful roses ('rosa') as you think of the rosary, which is a collection of prayers offered like flowers in a garden.

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