breviary
noun
- liturgical book used in Christianity
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Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/ / /ˈbɹiː.vɪ.əɹ.i/ / /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/
noun
Etymology: From Latin breviārium (“summary”) (compare abbreviation), ultimately from brevis (“short”). Doublet of brevier and brimborion.
- A book containing prayers, hymns, and so on for everyday use at the canonical hours.
“Sister took out her breviary and said her evening office.”
- A brief statement or summary.