"morning prayers" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} morning prayers (uncountable)
  1. (military, slang) A military briefing session held in the morning. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Military
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  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see morning, prayer. Tags: uncountable
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