Main Entry: bre·via·ry

Pronunciation: \ˈbrē-və-rē, -vyə-, -vē-ˌer-ē, -ˌe-rē also ˈbre-\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural bre·via·ries

Etymology: Middle English breviarie, from Medieval Latin breviarium, from Latin, summary, from brevis

Date: 15th century

1 often capitalized a : a book of the prayers, hymns, psalms, and readings for the canonical hours b : divine office
2 [Latin breviarium] : a brief summary