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Nocturn

/(ˌ)nɒkˈtɜːn/

The night office of the Christian liturgy of the Hours, such as is performed in monasteries.

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noun
  1. 1

    The night office of the Christian liturgy of the Hours, such as is performed in monasteries.

  2. 2

    A portion of the psalter used during nocturns.

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