stabat mater en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin stabat mater (“the mother was standing”) (the first words of the hymn).
Meanings
- A hymn, sung in Latin, telling of the sorrow of the Virgin Mary at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ; the music for this hymn.
- An artwork depicting the Virgin Mary under the cross during the crucifixion of Christ alongside John the apostle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stabat maters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |