Богородица

Russian

proper noun+
Definitions
  • Virgin Mary, Blessed Virgin, Our Lady

Etymology

Affix from Russian Бог (God) + Russian роди́ть (give birth, give birth to)derived from Θεοτόκος (birth-giver of God).

Origin

Θεοτόκος

Gloss

birth-giver of God

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