ladainha

See also: Ladainha

Portuguese

Etymology

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese ledaỹa, from Latin litanīa, from Ancient Greek λιτανεία (litaneía, “prayer”). Cognate with Galician ladaíña. Doublet of litania.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /lɐ.dɐˈi.ɲɐ/ [lɐ.ðɐˈi.ɲɐ]

  • Hyphenation: la‧da‧i‧nha

Noun

ladainha f (plural ladainhas)

  1. (religion) litany (prayers recited by a leader alternated with responses from the congregation)
    Synonym: litania
  2. litany (prolonged or tedious account)
    Synonyms: arenga, lengalenga, sermão

Further reading

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