MENOLOGIES

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

MENOLOGIES (often capitalized) A service book of the Eastern Orthodox Church that corresponds, though very roughly, to the proprium sanctorum of the Latin breviary. They include all the movable parts of the services connected with the commemoration of saints and in particular the canons sung in the Orthros, the office which corresponds with Catholic lauds, including the synaxaries, i. e. the historical notices regarding the saints of the day.

Word Analysis

Usage and Context

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Scrabble Information

Word: MENOLOGIES

Length: 10 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word MENOLOGIES can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.