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name
A female given name from Latin, popular during the first half of the 20th century.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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name
The Gloria in excelsis Deo, a hymn sung during the liturgy of many churches.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity
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noun
A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A doxology.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Topics: lifestyle, religion
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History
From Latin gloria (“glory”), first used as a name in 19th-century literature.
Borrowed from Latin gloria. Doublet of glory.
Across languages
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