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Improperia

Improperia noun: a series of antiphons and responses expressing the remonstrance of Jesus Christ with his people, usually sung on Good Friday.

Noun

Improperia pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) A series of antiphons and responses expressing the remonstrance of Jesus Christ with his people, usually sung on Good Friday.
    Synonyms:
    Reproaches

Synonyms of Improperia

Origin of Improperia

From Latin [Term?] (“reproaches”).

Questions about Improperia

What does Improperia mean?
Improperia means a series of antiphons and responses expressing the remonstrance of Jesus Christ with his people, usually sung on Good Friday.
What part of speech is Improperia?
Improperia is a noun.

Words near Improperia in the dictionary

  1. improperation
  2. improperations
  3. impropered
  4. improperer
  5. improperest
  6. Improperia
  7. impropering
  8. improperly
  9. improperness
  10. impropers
  11. improperty

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