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magnificat
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun magnificat has 1 sense
CIDE DICTIONARY
magnificat, n. [L., it magnifies.].
The song of the Virgin Mary, Luke i. 46 ; -- so called because it commences with this word in the Vulgate. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
magnificat, n.
1 a song of praise.
2 (Magnificat) the hymn of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46-55) used as a canticle.
1 a song of praise.
2 (Magnificat) the hymn of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46-55) used as a canticle.
Etymology
f. the opening words magnificat anima mea Dominum my soul magnifies the Lord
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