[hə(ʊ)ˈzanə], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- (especially in biblical, Judaic, and Christian use) used to express adoration, praise, or joy
(e.g: ‘Hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English osanna, via late Latin from Greek hōsanna, from Rabbinical Hebrew hōša‘nā, abbreviation of biblical hōšī‘ā-nnā ‘save, we pray’ (Ps. 118:25)

[hə(ʊ)ˈzanə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an expression of adoration, praise, or joy
(e.g: the soundtrack evoked passionate hosannas from some critics)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English osanna, via late Latin from Greek hōsanna, from Rabbinical Hebrew hōša‘nā, abbreviation of biblical hōšī‘ā-nnā ‘save, we pray’ (Ps. 118:25)