ANNUNCIATION
An*nun`ci*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. annuntiatio: cf. F. annonciation.]
1. The act of announcing; announcement; proclamation; as, the annunciation of peace.
2. (Eccl.) (a) The announcement of the incarnation, made by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary. (b) The festival celebrated (March 25th) by the Church of England, of Rome, etc., in memory of the angel's announcement, on that day; Lady Day.
ANNUNCIATION LILY
An*nun`ci*a"tion lil"y. (Bot.)
Defn: The common white lily (Lilium candidum). So called because it is usually introduced by painters in pictures of the Annunciation.
ANNUNCIATIVE
An*nun"ci*a*tive, a.
Defn: Pertaining to annunciation; announcing. [R.] Dr. H. More.
ANNUNCIATOR
An*nun"ci*a`tor, n. Etym: [L. annuntiator.]
1. One who announces. Specifically: An officer in the church of Constantinople, whose business it was to inform the people of the festivals to be celebrated.
2. An indicator (as in a hotel) which designates the room where attendance is wanted.