angel strumpets (anjelztrumpets)

pl. The large trumpet-shaped flowers of the Datura suaveolens, a shrubby solanaceous plant from South America. angelus (an'je-lus), n. [NL., from the opening words, " Angelus Domini nuntiavit Marie"; LL. angelus, angel: see angel.] In the Rom. Cath. Ch.: ( a ) A devotion in memory of the annunciation to the Virgin Mary, by the angel Gabriel, of the incarnation of the Son of God. It consists of three scriptural texts describing the mys tery, recited alternately with the angelic salutation, "Hail Mary!" (Ave Maria), and followed by a versicle and response with prayer. ( b ) The bell tolled in the morning, at noon, and in the evening, to indicate to the faithful the time when the angelus is to be recited. IMG:content-0740.png:[blocks in formation]