doxology

 
Pronunciation: /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/

noun (plural doxologies)

  • a liturgical formula of praise to God: after the singing of the doxology the congregation separated

Derivatives

doxological

Pronunciation: /-səˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: via medieval Latin from Greek doxologia, from doxa 'appearance, glory' (from dokein 'seem') + -logia (see -logy)