ladainha

See also: Ladainha

Portuguese

Etymology

From Old Portuguese ledaỹa, from Latin litanīa, from Ancient Greek λιτανεία (litaneía, “prayer”). Cognate with Galician ladaíña.

Pronunciation

(Portugal) IPA^(key): /lɐ.ðɐ.ˈi.ɲɐ/
Hyphenation: la‧da‧i‧nha

Noun

ladainha f (plural ladainhas)

(religion) litany (prayers recited by a leader alternated with responses from the congregation)
litany (prolonged or tedious account)

Synonyms

(prayer with alternated responses): litania
(tedious account): arenga, lengalenga, sermão

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