What is another word for Chapelet?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈe͡ɪplət] (IPA)

Chapelet is a French word that means "rosary" in English. The rosary is a string of beads used in the Roman Catholic Church for prayer, with each bead representing a prayer to be recited. Other synonyms for the word chapelet include "prayer beads," "devotional beads," and "rosary beads". In some cultures, similar prayer beads are used for other religions, such as the Buddhist mala or the Islamic tasbih. These prayer beads are used to help the worshipper keep track of their prayers and devotionals. Regardless of the specific name, chapelets and other prayer beads serve the same purpose of aiding in religious devotion and spiritual contemplation.

What are the hypernyms for Chapelet?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Chapelet

They wear a sort of Chapelet round their necks, consisting of a number of beads.
"Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton"
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