Orison
Noun
Definition: A prayer.
Synonyms: Prayer, Supplication, Invocation
Antonyms: Cursing, Imprecation
Examples:
- She knelt down to offer her orison to the gods.
- The monks gathered in the chapel for their evening orisons.
Mnemonics:
- Think of "orison" as "origin" - prayers originate from the depths of one's spirituality.
Etymology:
Origin:
The word "orison" comes from Middle English and Old French "orison", which ultimately derives from Latin "oratio" meaning "speech" or "prayer".
Historical Usage:The word "orison" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a prayer or an act of praying.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Saying one's orisons"
Explanation:Refers to the act of performing one's prayers or engaging in a religious practice.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "orison" with "prison".
Explanation:While the words sound similar, "orison" refers to a prayer, while "prison" refers to a place of confinement.