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Portuguese
Etymology
Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese ledaỹa, from Latin litanīa, from Ancient Greek λιτανεία (litaneía, “prayer”). Cognate with Galician ladaíña. Doublet of litania.
Pronunciation
Noun
ladainha f (plural ladainhas)
- (religion) litany (prayers recited by a leader alternated with responses from the congregation)
- Synonym: litania
- litany (prolonged or tedious account)
- Synonyms: arenga, lengalenga, sermão