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noun
The three-hour intervals of daytime religious services appointed by canon law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: stound, tide
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noun
The divine office or prayers appointed to each of these times of day.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity
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Broader terms: Liturgy of the Hours, little hour
noun
(Roman Catholic Church) one of seven specified times for prayer
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: hour, time of day
Narrower terms: matins, morning prayer, prime, terce, tierce, sext, nones, vespers, evensong, compline, complin
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