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Magnificat

Syllabification: (Mag·nif·i·cat)
Pronunciation: /magˈnifiˌkät, mänˈyifi-/
Definition of Magnificat

noun

  • a canticle used in Christian liturgy, especially at vespers and evensong, the text being the hymn of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46-55).

Origin:

Middle English: Latin, literally 'magnifies' (from the opening words, which translate as 'my soul magnifies the Lord')

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