Mariolatry

Mariolatry
Mariolater, n.Mariolatrous, adj.
/mair'ee ol"euh tree/, n.
1. excessive (and proscribed) veneration of the Virgin Mary, esp. in forms appropriate to God.
2. veneration of women.
[1605-15; MARY + -O- + -LATRY]

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