SINCE 1828
Dies Irae
noun
Di·es Irae
| \ ˌdē-(ˌ)ās-ˈē-ˌrā
\
\
Definition of Dies Irae
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a medieval Latin hymn on the Day of Judgment sung in requiem masses
dies irae
Latin noun phrase
di·es irae
| \ ˌdē-ˌās-ˈē-ˌrī
, -ˌrā\
, -ˌrā\
Definition of dies irae (Entry 2 of 2)
: day of wrath : Judgment Day
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