Novena Definition
nō-vēnə
novena
noun
The recitation of prayers and the practicing of devotions for nine consecutive days, usually to seek some special favor.
Webster's New World
Origin of Novena
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Medieval Latin novēna from feminine of Latin novēnus nine each from novem nine newn̥ in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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