hosanna

interjection

ho·​san·​na hō-ˈza-nə 

also

-ˈzä- 

variants or less commonly hosannah

—used as a cry of acclamation and adoration

hosanna noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle English osanna, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek hōsanna, from Hebrew hōshīʽāh-nnā pray, save (us)!

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hosanna

interjection

ho·​san·​na hō-ˈzan-ə 

—used as a cry of praise and adoration