ex-voto [eks-voh-toh] ExamplesWord Origin noun, plural ex-vo·tos.
a painting or other object left as an offering in fulfillment of a vow or in gratitude, as for recovery from an illness or injury.
Origin of ex-voto First recorded in 1815–25, ex-voto is from the Latin word ex vōtō literally, out of a vow ex voto [eks woh-toh; English eks voh-toh] adjective, adverb Latin.
from, or in pursuance of, a vow.
Origin of ex voto First recorded in 1815–25 Examples from the Web for ex-voto Historical Examples of ex-voto
The Valenciennes museum has an ex-voto on wood, the history of which is curious.
France and the Republic
William Henry Hurlbert
Every Sunday they burn a quantity of wax candles before them in ex-voto.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6
Eugne Sue
Opposite the steps is a defaced bas-relief, probably a Virgin attended by angels—no doubt an ex-voto of the time of the Conquest.
Southern Spain
A.F. Calvert
The fainting figures that were painted in the ex-voto of the triptiques seemed ill with love.
Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern
Edgar Saltus
British Dictionary definitions for ex-voto ex voto adverb, adjective
in accordance with a vow
noun
an offering made in fulfilment of a vow
4 partly silver ex voto hearts Italy approx. 1900
Mixed lot 10 old Ex Voto votive offerings 3 to 30 years old
Gates of Dawn (Ausros Vartai): Quelques ex voto
Ex Voto, Mexico
Ex Voto de 1662
6 ex voto sacred hearts italy approx 1900
Retablo Ex Voto Day Of The Dead Brother And I Were Chased Out Of The Cemetery
Our Lady of Czestochowa / The Black Madonna: les ex voto
Ex voto oil on canvas painting from 1794 of a ship in distress (via Städtisches
ex voto 1.0
ex voto Madonna del Boden anno 1870
ex voto votive south america vintage jesus virgin mary
Cuore Ex Voto Rodio
4 partly silver ex voto hearts Italy approx. 1900
Mixed lot 10 old Ex Voto votive offerings 3 to 30 years old
Gates of Dawn (Ausros Vartai): Quelques ex voto
Ex Voto, Mexico
Ex Voto de 1662
6 ex voto sacred hearts italy approx 1900
Retablo Ex Voto Day Of The Dead Brother And I Were Chased Out Of The Cemetery
Our Lady of Czestochowa / The Black Madonna: les ex voto
Ex voto oil on canvas painting from 1794 of a ship in distress (via Städtisches
ex voto 1.0
ex voto Madonna del Boden anno 1870
ex voto votive south america vintage jesus virgin mary
Cuore Ex Voto Rodio
4 partly silver ex voto hearts Italy approx. 1900
Mixed lot 10 old Ex Voto votive offerings 3 to 30 years old
Gates of Dawn (Ausros Vartai): Quelques ex voto
Ex Voto, Mexico
Ex Voto de 1662
6 ex voto sacred hearts italy approx 1900
Retablo Ex Voto Day Of The Dead Brother And I Were Chased Out Of The Cemetery
Our Lady of Czestochowa / The Black Madonna: les ex voto
Ex voto oil on canvas painting from 1794 of a ship in distress (via Städtisches
ex voto 1.0
ex voto Madonna del Boden anno 1870
ex voto votive south america vintage jesus virgin mary
Cuore Ex Voto Rodio
4 partly silver ex voto hearts Italy approx. 1900
Mixed lot 10 old Ex Voto votive offerings 3 to 30 years old
Gates of Dawn (Ausros Vartai): Quelques ex voto
Ex Voto, Mexico
Ex Voto de 1662
Retablo Ex Voto Day Of The Dead Brother And I Were Chased Out Of The Cemetery
Our Lady of Czestochowa / The Black Madonna: les ex voto
6 ex voto sacred hearts italy approx 1900
Ex voto oil on canvas painting from 1794 of a ship in distress (via Städtisches
ex voto Madonna del Boden anno 1870
ex voto 1.0
Cuore Ex Voto Rodio
4 Large ex voto hearts Italy approx. 1900