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great rite

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.63 in modern English

Syllables
great rite
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

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In Wicca, ritualistic sexual intercourse symbolizing creation. The Great Rite can also be performed symbolically: the high priest plunges the athame, or ritual knife (the male symbol), into a cup or chalice (the female symbol) that is filled with wine and is held by the high priestess.

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What does great rite mean?
In Wicca, ritualistic sexual intercourse symbolizing creation. The Great Rite can also be performed symbolically: the high priest plunges the athame, or ritual knife (the male symbol), into a cup or chalice (the female symbol) that is filled with wine and is held by the high priestess.

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