ave

1 of 2

noun

ˈä-(ˌ)vā

: an expression of greeting or of leave-taking : hail, farewell

often capitalized : ave maria

ave

2 of 2

avenue

Noun after a final ave, we turned our backs on the Tuscan village that had been our home for a year

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Latin, hail

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler

The first known use of ave was in the 13th century

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Style

“Ave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ave. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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