Synonyms for pax
- noun
- interjection
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A painted, stamped or carved tablet with a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which was kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace") and then passed to other officiating clergy and the congregation to be kissed. See also osculatory.
- interj. 1
A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
Forms
- Plural
- paxes → osculatories…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pax | rising | |
| osculatory | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- fainites
- 10 letters
- osculatory
- 11 letters
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