mag·nif·i·cat
| \ mag-ˈni-fi-ˌkat
, -ˌkät
, män-ˈyi-fi-ˌkät \
, -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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“Magnificat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnificat. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.
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