ainoi
plural noun
ai·noi
\ˈā-nē\
Definition of ainoi
: a part of the divine office concluding the orthros in the service of the Eastern Church
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Origin and Etymology of ainoi
Middle Greek, from Greek, plural of ainos praise, tale — more at enigma
First Known Use: 1850
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