What is another word for hymnary?

Pronunciation: [hˈɪmnəɹi] (IPA)

Hymnary is a term most commonly used to describe a collection of hymns. However, there are a number of synonyms that can be used to describe such a collection. One of the most common words used in place of hymnary is hymnal. This term is commonly used in liturgical settings to describe a collection of hymns that is used during worship services. Another term that is often used is songbook. This term is often used to describe collections of folk or popular songs, but can also be used to describe hymns. Finally, hymnbook is another term that is often used in place of hymnary. This term is particularly common in British English.

Synonyms for Hymnary:

  • n.

    hymnal hymnary
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What are the hypernyms for Hymnary?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Hymnary

The young student was so successful in his rendering of the former hymn that it subsequently found a place in the Norwegian church hymnary.
"The Story of Our Hymns"
Ernest Edwin Ryden
Stoical people do not know the wealth of chaste language stored up within the covers of "The hymnary."
"Original Letters and Biographic Epitomes"
J. Atwood.Slater

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