eleison

Latin

Etymology

From Ancient Greek aorist imperative ἐλέησον (eléēson), from ἐλεέω (eleéō, “to have pity, to be merciful”).

Pronunciation

Verb

eleison (not conjugated)

  1. (Ecclesiastical Latin) have mercy (upon us)

Synonyms

  • miserere nobis

Derived terms

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