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litanies

litanies is the plural of litany.

Meaning of litany

Noun

litany (plural litanies)

  1. A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.
  2. (figuratively) A prolonged or tedious list.
    • Near-synonym: jeremiad

Questions about litanies

What is litanies the plural of?
Litanies is the plural of litany.

Words near litanies in the dictionary

  1. Litakers
  2. Litalien
  3. Litaliens
  4. Litani
  5. litanic
  6. litanies
  7. litany
  8. litany desk
  9. litany desks
  10. litany stool
  11. litany stools

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