Benedictus Definition
Ben·edic·tus (-təs)
noun
- Zacharias' hymn (Luke 1:68-79) beginning “Blessed,” a part of Lauds
- a short hymn of praise (Matt. 21:9), also beginning “Blessed,” used in the Mass
- music for either of these hymns
Etymology: LL (Ec), blessed, pp. of benedicere: see benediction
Benedictus Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
fructus: Lionel Pike Ave Maria gratiae plena Dominus tecum, Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus.
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