canticle
n.
song, hymn
Canticle
A canticle (from the Latin canticulum, a diminutive of canticum, song) is a
hymn (strictly excluding the
Psalms) taken from the
Bible. The term is often expanded to included ancient non-biblical hymns such as the
Te Deum and certain psalms used
liturgically. Its meaning can be further expanded to include:A song, especially a hymn (as in "Canticle of Canticles", another way to refer to the biblical book
Song of Solomon.) A
canto or division of a
poem
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canticle
Noun
1. a hymn derived from the Bible
(hypernym) hymn, anthem
(hyponym) Magnificat
Canticle
(n.)
The Song of Songs or Song of Solomon, one of the books of the Old Testament.
(n.)
A song; esp. a little song or hymn.
(n.)
A psalm, hymn, or passage from the Bible, arranged for chanting in church service.
(n.)
A canto or division of a poem
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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