2 entries under this word

Propitiatory

Pro-pi-ti-a-to-ry, a.

adjective

a. [L. propitiatorius, Sp. propiciatorio.] Having the power to make propitiation; pertaining to, or employed in, propitiation; expiatory; as a propitiatory sacrifice.

Pro-pi'ti-a-to-ry, a.

adjective

(pro-pish'i-a-to-ry), a. [Fr. propitiatoire, L. propitiatorius.] Having power to propitiate; tending to conciliate or appease. -- n. The mercy-seat; the lid or cover of the ark of the covenant; the symbol of the propitiated Jehovah.