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holy water

noun

Definition of holy water

: water blessed by a priest and used as a purifying sacramental

First Known Use of holy water

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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holy water

noun

English Language Learners Definition of holy water

: water that has been blessed by a priest

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