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1. (n.) canticle
one of the nonmetrical hymns or chants, chiefly from the Bible, used in church services.
Etymology: (1175–1225; ME (< OF) < L canticulum, der. of canticum song, der. of cantus)
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1. (noun) canticle
a hymn derived from the Bible
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1. (noun) canticle
a song; esp. a little song or hymn
2. (noun) canticle
the Song of Songs or Song of Solomon, one of the books of the Old Testament
3. (noun) canticle
a canto or division of a poem
4. (noun) canticle
a psalm, hymn, or passage from the Bible, arranged for chanting in church service
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