kyrie

noun

ky·​rie ˈkir-ē-ˌā 

often capitalized

: a short liturgical prayer that begins with or consists of the words "Lord, have mercy"

Examples of kyrie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mikaal Sulaiman’s straightforward sound design gives us crows cawing, children at play, and kyries between scenes. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin kyrie eleison, transliteration of Greek kyrie eleēson Lord, have mercy

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing kyrie

• kyrie eleison