"singspiration" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌsɪŋ.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ Forms: singspirations [plural]
Etymology: Blend of sing + inspiration. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|sing|inspiration}} Blend of sing + inspiration Head templates: {{en-noun}} singspiration (plural singspirations)
  1. (Christianity) A worship service, or sometimes a part of a service or any other church activity, involving the singing of hymns. Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-singspiration-en-noun-BeEVSEBQ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity

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