"Black Mass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Black Masses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Black Mass}} Black Mass (plural Black Masses)
  1. A ritual, allegedly celebrated by witches, characterized by the inversion of the Traditional Latin Mass celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church. Wikipedia link: Black Mass Categories (topical): Paganism Related terms: black art, black magic, black Sabbath
    Sense id: en-Black_Mass-en-noun-yOK5Btyk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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