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Nunc dimittis

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Etymology

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Named after its incipit, Latin nunc dimittis (literally now you dismiss).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌnʌŋk ˈdɪmɪtɪs/, /ˌnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/, /ˌnʊŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/

Proper noun

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Nunc dimittis

  1. (Christianity, music) A canticle from a text in the second chapter of Luke in the Bible, often used as the final song in a religious service.
    Synonyms: Nunc, Song of Simeon

Derived terms

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