| English Dictionary |
BAPTISMAL
| Pronunciation (US): |  | (GB): | |
| IPA (US): |  |
Dictionary entry overview: What does baptismal mean?
• BAPTISMAL (adjective)
The adjective BAPTISMAL has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to baptism
Familiarity information: BAPTISMAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to baptism
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
baptismal font
Pertainym:
baptism (a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth)
Derivation:
baptism (a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth)
| Learn English with... Proverbs |
"We must take the bad with the good." (English proverb)
"Out of sight, out of mind." (Bulgarian proverb)
"Leading by example is better than giving an advice." (Arabic proverb)
"When the cat is not home, the mice dance on the table." (Dutch proverb)
"Out of sight, out of mind." (Bulgarian proverb)
"Leading by example is better than giving an advice." (Arabic proverb)
"When the cat is not home, the mice dance on the table." (Dutch proverb)