English word origin

Etymology of ave

From Latin ave.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

intj

A reverential salutation.

noun

A salutation. · An Ave Maria.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Latin ave.

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Derivation mentionavela

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

Abbreviation of avenue. · Abbreviation of average.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation.

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