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/ˈpreɪər biːdz/ · pray·er beads
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- A string of beads used by members of various religions to count prayers, chants, or devotions. The Buddhist monk held a set of prayer beads in his hand as he meditated.
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- A set of beads used to keep track of the number of prayers or devotions recited. She used her prayer beads to keep count during her daily rosary recitation.
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Did you know? Prayer beads have been used for thousands of years, with evidence of their use dating back to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Greece, and Rome.