"hagiotherapy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: hagio- + therapy Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hagio|therapy}} hagio- + therapy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hagiotherapy (uncountable)
  1. The medieval practice of using religious relics, prayers, pilgrimages, etc. in an attempt to alleviate sickness. Wikipedia link: hagiotherapy Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-hagiotherapy-en-noun-EWSO040t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with hagio-

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