Hymnal definition

hĭmnəl

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A book or collection of church hymns.

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A collection of religious hymns.

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A collection of hymns; a hymn book.

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Of or pertaining to hymns.

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Of hymns.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

hymnal

Plural:

hymnals

Origin of hymnal

Middle English himnale from Medieval Latin hymnāle from Latin hymnus hymn hymn

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition