aleluia — meaning in English
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English meaning
- alleluia interjection An expression of praise or joy, especially in religious worship; a variant of "hallelujah."
- hallelujah interjection An exclamation of praise, joy, or relief.
Senses
aleluia is used for these senses in English:
- alleluia A liturgical form of hallelujah.
- hallelujah A shout of “Hallelujah”.
- wood sorrel A white-flowered, edible woodland plant, Oxalis acetosella.
alleluia — full definition
- interjection An expression of praise or joy, especially in religious worship; a variant of "hallelujah."
- noun A piece of music or chant built around this word, often sung before the Gospel reading in church.