kyrie eleison

noun

ky·​rie elei·​son ˈkir-ē-ˌā-ə-ˈlā-(ə-)ˌsän How to pronounce kyrie eleison (audio)
-(ə-)sən
also ˈkir-ē-ə-ˈlā-
variants often Kyrie Eleison
: kyrie

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kyrie eleison was in the 13th century

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“Kyrie eleison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kyrie%20eleison. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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