canticle
Translation
canticle, hymn, chant
Examples
The choir sang a beautiful canticle.
The choir sang a beautiful canticle.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) canticle a hymn or chant, typically with a biblical text. The choir sang a beautiful canticle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hymn, psalm, chant
Etymology
From Latin 'canticulum', a diminutive of 'canticum' (song), from 'canere' (to sing).
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'can sing'. A canticle is a song you 'can sing' in a religious service.