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1antiphonal

noun an·tiph·o·nal \an-ˈti-fə-nəl\

Definition of ANTIPHONAL

:  antiphonary
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First Known Use of ANTIPHONAL

1537

2antiphonal

adjective

Definition of ANTIPHONAL

:  of, relating to, or suggesting an antiphon or antiphony
— an·tiph·o·nal·ly \-nəl-ē\ adverb

First Known Use of ANTIPHONAL

1704

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. antiphonal
  2. antiphonal organ
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