Hail Mary

/ˌˈheɪl ˌmɛri/
/heɪl ˈmɛri/
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Other forms: Hail Marys

Definitions of Hail Mary
  1. noun
    a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her
    synonyms: Ave Maria
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    prayer
    a fixed text used in praying
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