Nunc dimittis

/ˌnʌŋk ˈdɪmɪtɪs//ˌnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs//ˌnʊŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/

proper noun

A canticle from a text in the second chapter of Luke in the Bible, often used as the final song in a religious service.

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NuncSong of Simeon
OriginLatin nunc dimittis →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. ChristianityA 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

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA canticle from a text in the second chapter of Luke in the Bible, often used as the final song in a religious service.

Similar
NuncSong of Simeon

Origin

  1. Latinnunc dimittis
  2. EnglishNunc dimittis

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

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