English edit

Etymology edit

From Latin eleēmosyna f (alms) +‎ -ous.

Adjective edit

eleemosynous (comparative more eleemosynous, superlative most eleemosynous)

  1. Of a gift or donation: made as an act of charity or almsgiving; charitable.
    The flood victims received an eleemosynous shipment of supplies from donors in nearby towns.

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