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Kyrie

Syllabification: (Kyr·i·e)
Pronunciation: /ˈki(ə)rēˌā/
(also Kyrie eleison /iˈlā-iˌsän, -sən/)
Definition of Kyrie

noun

  • a short repeated invocation (in Greek or in translation) used in many Christian liturgies, especially at the beginning of the Eucharist or as a response in a litany.

Origin:

from Greek Kurie eleēson 'Lord, have mercy'

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