English

Etymology 1
a- + gape.

Pronunciation
AHD|�g�p´, IPA|/��ɡeɪp/, SAMPA|/@"geIp/
audio|en-us-agape.ogg|Audio (US)

Adverb
en-adv

1. gape|gaping, as with wonder, expectation, or eager attention.
2. open wide.

Adjective
en-adj

1. gaping, as with wonder, expectation, or eager attention.
2. open wide.

Etymology 2
From AGr. polytonic|�γά�η

Pronunciation
AHD|ägä´p�, IPA|/��ɡa�peɪ/, SAMPA|/A:"gA:peI/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪp|-eɪp

Noun
en-noun|agapae

1. Christianity the asexual love of God or Christ for mankind, or the asexual love of Christians for others.
2. asexual, spiritual love.
3. a love feast, especially one held in the early Christian Church in connection with the Eucharist.

References
pedialite
R:American Heritage 2000|agape
R:Dictionary.com|agape

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