English Explanatory Dictionary

hagiotherapy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The medieval practice of using religious relics, prayers, pilgrimages, etc. in an attempt to alleviate sickness.

Word forms

hagiotherapy

Etymology

From hagio- + therapy.

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