noun
nola
nō-lä′
Nola (noun) means a tiny bell rung during a church consecration ceremony. Example: “The priest rang the nola at the moment of consecration.”
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A tiny bell rung during a church consecration ceremony.
"The priest rang the nola at the moment of consecration."
How to use nola
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small ceremonial bell used in church rituals.
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Etymology
From Latin nola, popularly linked to the Italian town of Nola, said to be where church bells were first used in Christian worship — though it may simply be an imitation of the bell's sound.
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What does “nola” mean?
The word “nola” means a tiny bell rung during a church consecration ceremony. In plain terms, a small ceremonial bell used in church rituals.
How do you pronounce “nola”?
“Nola” is pronounced nō-lä′.
How do you use “nola” in a sentence?
Here is “nola” used in a sentence: “The priest rang the nola at the moment of consecration.”
What part of speech is “nola”?
“Nola” is a noun.
Where does the word “nola” come from?
The word “nola” comes from Latin. From Latin nola, popularly linked to the Italian town of Nola, said to be where church bells were first used in Christian worship — though it may simply be an imitation of the bell's sound.
