ave

ave · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An abbreviation for "avenue," used in street addresses.

  2. 2.

    A Latin salutation meaning "hail" or "welcome."

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Ave Maria — The Hail Mary prayer.

Related words

See also: avenue
Synonyms: avenue

Etymology

As an abbreviation, from "avenue." As a greeting, from Latin avē ("be well, hail"), an imperative form of avēre ("to be well").