BREVIARY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders

Categories: Prayer book, Prayerbook

Synonyms

Breviary

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "breviary" comes from Latin breviārium.

🔗 Related Words

abbreviation – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.

➡️ Words that Start with BR

Bronchioles Briefness Bring Breast-high Broodmare Brazzaville Brassica Brigandine Brazier Branchless Bromeliaceae Bramble

Words that End with RY ⬅️

Ingratiatory Inhibitory Initiatory Injury Inkberry Inquiry Inquisitory Insanitary Inspiratory Insurrectionary Pillory Piscary