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.

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