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hymnal definition

hym·nal (him′nəl)

noun

a collection of religious hymns
also hymnbook hymn′·book′ or hymnary hym′·nary (-nə rē)

Etymology: ME hymnale < ML < L hymnus

adjective

of hymns

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hymnal Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • emasculate: The world loves to see a feminized pulpit and an emasculated hymnal.

Adjective modifier

  • electronic: There are three main options available: CDs, MIDI players and electronic hymnals.

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: Early reviews concentrated on the almost hymnal qualities of the songs.
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