First Known Use: 15th century
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hymnal
noun hym·nal \ˈhim-nəl\
: a book of hymns
Full Definition of HYMNAL
: a collection of church hymns
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Origin of HYMNAL
Middle English hymnale, from Medieval Latin, from Latin hymnus
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hymnal
noun hym·nal \ˈhim-nəl\
Definition of HYMNAL for Kids
: a book of hymns
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