octoechos

noun

oc·​to·​echos

ˌäktōˈēˌkäs

plural -es

: a liturgical book of the Eastern Orthodox Church attributed to St. John of Damascus and containing all hymns to be used at offices throughout the whole week

Word History

Etymology

New Greek oktōēchos, oktaēchos, from Greek okta- octa- + ēchos sound

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!