"Magnificat" meaning in English

See Magnificat in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /mæɡˈnɪfɪkæt/
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin magnificat, the first word of the Latin version of the canticle. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|magnificat}} Latin magnificat Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Magnificat
  1. (Christianity, music) The liturgical canticle of the Virgin Mary, sung in Christian churches; taken from her reported words upon the occasion of her Visitation to her cousin Elizabeth. Wikipedia link: Magnificat Categories (topical): Christianity, Music, Named prayers Synonyms: Mag Derived forms: Mag, Magnificat and Nunc dimittis [music, entertainment, lifestyle]
    Sense id: en-Magnificat-en-name-OA6CpUy3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity, entertainment, lifestyle, music

Alternative forms

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