noun
- prayers, especially formal or liturgical prayers
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The monk recited his morning orisons in the chapel.
- She offered up her orisons for the safe return of the travelers.
- The ancient book contained beautiful orisons written in Latin.
- His daily orisons brought him comfort during difficult times.
- The cathedral echoed with the sound of evening orisons.
- Medieval manuscripts often included illuminated orisons for special occasions.