canticle
Translation
canticle, hymn
Examples
The choir sang a beautiful canticle.
The choir sang a beautiful canticle.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) canticle a hymn or chant The Magnificat is a famous canticle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hymn, psalm, chant, song of praise
Etymology
From Latin 'canticulum', a diminutive of 'canticum' (song), from 'canere' (to sing).
Memory Tips
It contains the Latin root 'cant-' meaning 'to sing', like in 'chant' or 'cantor'.