votive

Meanings

Adjective

• dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge
• Of, expressing, or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.

Noun

• a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary

Origin

• From Middle French votif, from Latin vōtīvus, from vōtum.