"slava" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈslɑːvə/ Forms: slavas [plural]
Rhymes: -ɑːvə Etymology: From South Slavic slava / слава (slava), literally "fame, honour". The word is also used in some Slavic languages to wish blessings to another person. Etymology templates: {{der|en|zls|-}} South Slavic Head templates: {{en-noun}} slava (plural slavas)
  1. (Eastern Orthodoxy) The custom of honoring a family patron saint, celebrated chiefly by the Serbs, but also by some Macedonians, Montenegrins, Bulgarians and Gorani. Wikipedia link: slava Categories (topical): Eastern Orthodoxy Related terms: heroiam slava
    Sense id: en-slava-en-noun-HSvLZxV5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 7 entries, Pages with entries

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