dormition

/dɔːˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ · noun

Meaning

The process of falling asleep.
The process of death or the actual death itself.
(often capitalized) The death and assumption into heaven of the Virgin Mary.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

dying(English)apotheosis(English)lying-in(English)discarnation(English)pupation(English)wakening(English)awakening(English)repose(English)theotokos(English)kremlin(English)lenten(English)matins(English)

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