lection

lection Definition

lec·tion (lek′s̸hən)

noun

Now Rare the version in a particular text of a certain passage
a selection, as of Scripture, forming part of a religious service; lesson

Etymology: L lectio < lectus: see lectin

lection Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

col-: To mark the milestone, Penguin Books has released a col- lection of 70 short paperbacks.

Browse dictionary entries near lection

‹ lectin
‹ lectern
‹ -lect
‹ lect
‹ LECS
‹ Leconte de Lisle
‹ Lecky
‹ lecithinase
‹ lecithin
‹ lechery

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