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Nunc dimittis
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English
Etymology
Named after its incipit, en la nunc dimittis now you dismiss.
Pronunciation
en /ˌnʌŋk ˈdɪmɪtɪs/ /ˌnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/ /ˌnʊŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/
Proper noun
1
en 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.
en Nunc Song of Simeon
Derived terms
en Nunc
en Magnificat and Nunc dimittis music
en Named prayers