canticle

English

Etymology

From Latin canticulum, diminutive of cantus (“song”).

Noun

canticle (plural canticles)

  1. A chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text.

Translations
a chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text

Usage notes
  • The Psalms are not considered to be canticles.

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