agnus dei

noun

Pronunciation: ˌaɡnʊs ˈdeɪi

Definition

A liturgical prayer or musical setting in the Christian Mass that invokes the Lamb of God to take away the sins of the world.

Examples

• The composer wrote a hauntingly beautiful Agnus Dei for the cathedral choir.

• During the communion rite, the congregation recited the Agnus Dei in unison.

• The Agnus Dei is traditionally one of the final parts of the Ordinary of the Mass.

Synonyms of agnus dei

Words with a similar meaning to agnus dei:

• lamb of god

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary