Angelus

or an·ge·lus

[ an-juh-luhs ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a devotion in memory of the Annunciation.
2. Also called Angelus bell. the bell tolled in the morning, at noon, and in the evening to indicate the time when the Angelus is to be recited.

Angelus

/ ˈændʒɪləs /

noun

1. a series of prayers recited in the morning, at midday, and in the evening, commemorating the Annunciation and Incarnation
2. the bell ( Angelus bell ) signalling these prayers

Word History and Origins

Origin of Angelus¹

1720–30; < Late Latin, from the first word of the service: Angelus ( dominī nūntiāvit Mariae ). See angel

Word History and Origins

Origin of Angelus¹

C17: Latin, from the phrase Angelus domini nuntiavit Mariae the angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary

Example Sentences

On Monday this order was expanded to include Angelus Oaks and the community of Big Bear Lake, including Moonridge, Sugarloaf and south Erwin Lake.

From Los Angeles Times

Angelus Oaks and the Boulder Bay area of Big Bear were under an evacuation warning.

From Los Angeles Times

Highway 38 was shut down at Bryant Street, with an additional closure at Angelus Oaks.

From Los Angeles Times

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said later Saturday that the pope’s weekly Sunday Angelus address was still to be confirmed, and that no further health updates were expected for the day.

From Seattle Times

Evacuation warnings have been issued for three communities in the mountains: Seven Oaks, Angelus Oaks, Barton Flats and Forest Falls.

From Los Angeles Times