pax
A painted, stamped or carved tablet with a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which was kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace") and then passed to other officiating clergy and the congregation to be kissed. See also osculatory.
Friendship; truce.
The kiss of peace.
A crucifix, a tablet with the image of Christ on the cross upon it, or a reliquary.
Any of several notable periods of peace in human history, particularly owing to unquestionable hegemony on the model of the Pax Romana.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing