Magnificat
noun
- the hymn of the Virgin Mary in Luke 1:46-55, beginning Magnificat anima mea Dominum, “My soul doth magnify the Lord”
- any musical setting for this
- any song, poem, or hymn of praise
See Magnificat in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(măg-nĭfˈĭ-kătˌ)
nouna. The canticle beginning Magnificat anima mea Dominum (“My soul doth magnify the Lord”).
b. A musical setting of this canticle.
- magnificat A hymn or song of praise.
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