Kyrie
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɪəɹ.ɪˌeɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kyrie is a noun meaning (Christianity) A short prayer or petition including the phrase kyrie eleison, meaning “Lord, have mercy”.
Meaning
(Christianity) A short prayer or petition including the phrase kyrie eleison, meaning “Lord, have mercy”.
More Meanings
- (music) A setting of the traditional kyrie text to music for a Mass.
Word Forms
- kyries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include collect, k'ri, embolism, prokeimenon, miserere, trisagion.
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