Nunc dimittis

English

Etymology

Named after its incipit, Latin nunc dimittis (literally “now you dismiss”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌnʌŋk ˈdɪmɪtɪs/, /ˌnʌŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/, /ˌnʊŋk dɪˈmɪtɪs/

Proper noun

Nunc dimittis

1. (Christianity, music) A canticle from a text in the second chapter of Luke in the Bible, often used as the final song in a religious service.

   Synonyms: Nunc, Song of Simeon

Derived terms

• Nunc
• Magnificat and Nunc dimittis (music)