prayer square

noun

prayer square

noun

Etymology From prayer + square, because of the shape of the cloth.

1

Christianity A knitted or crocheted square cloth, often embellished with a cross, heart, or other Christian symbol, that is used as a reminder to pray, or as a reminder of God's love.

Related terms
rushnyk, ruchnik

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