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English noun: evensong

1. evensong (time) the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays


Synonymsvespers


Broader (hypernym)canonical hour

2. evensong (communication) (Anglican Church) a daily evening service with prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer


SynonymsEvening Prayer


Instance hypernymprayer


Domain categoryAnglican Church, Anglican Communion, Church of England









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