Complete Definition of "canticle"

English
Etymology
L. canticulum, diminutive of cantus, song
Noun
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canticle (plural canticles)

  1. a chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text

Usage notes
The Psalms are not considered to be canticles

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