Nunc dimittis

English

Etymology

Named after its incipit, Latin nunc dimittis (literally “now you dismiss”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌnʌŋk ˈdɪmɪtɪs/, /ˌnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/, /ˌnʊŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/

Proper noun

Nunc dimittis

  1. (Christianity, music) A canticle from a text in the second chapter of Luke in the Bible, often used as the final song in a religious service.
    Synonyms: Nunc, Song of Simeon

Derived terms
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