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hymn
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
hymn
(noun)
hymn
/
ˈ
hɪm/
noun
plural
hymns
hymn
/
ˈ
hɪm/
noun
plural
hymns
Britannica Dictionary definition of HYMN
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]
:
a religious song
:
a song that praises God
sing a
hymn
of praise/thanksgiving
a book of
hymns
= a
hymn
book
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sometimes used figuratively
This sentimental novel is a
hymn
to childhood and innocence. [=the novel praises childhood and innocence]
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