Gloria in Excelsis
Gloria in Ex·cel·sis
\-ˌin-eks-ˈchel-səs, -ek-ˈshel-\Definition of GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
: a Christian liturgical hymn having the verse form of the Psalms
Origin of GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
Late Latin, glory (be to God) on high
First Known Use: 14th century
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