agnus dei Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ
    Paschal Lamb.
  2. noun a liturgical prayer beginning with these Latin words

WordNet

Ag"nus De"i
Etymology
L., lamb of God.
Definitions
  1. (R. C. Ch.) (a) A figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag. (b) A cake of wax stamped with such a figure. It is made from the remains of the paschal candles and blessed by the Pope. (c) A triple prayer in the sacrifice of the Mass, beginning with the words "Agnus Dei."

Webster 1913