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noun mag·nif·i·cat \ mag-ˈni-fi-ˌkat , -ˌkät ; män-ˈyi-fi-ˌkät \

Definition of magnificat

1 capitalized
a :the canticle of the Virgin Mary in Luke 1:46–55
b :a musical setting for the Magnificat
2 :an utterance of praise

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Origin and Etymology of magnificat

Middle English, from Latin, magnifies, from magnificare to magnify; from the first word of the canticle

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