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1. ((used with a sing. or pl. v.)) Tenebrae
any of various liturgical services in the Western Church during Holy Week, in which all candles are gradually extinguished, to commemorate the darkness at the Crucifixion.
Etymology: (1645–55; < L: lit., darkness)
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1. (noun) tenebrae
the matins and lauds for the last three days of Holy Week, commemorating the sufferings and death of Christ, -- usually sung on the afternoon or evening of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, instead of on the following days
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