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1. Noun

The act of announcing; announcement; proclamation; as, the annunciation of peace.

2. Noun

The announcement of the incarnation, made by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary.

3. Noun

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.
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