breviary

Etymology

From Latin breviārium (“summary”) (compare abbreviation), ultimately from brevis (“short”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/, /ˈbɹiː.vɪ.əɹ.i/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/
• (Canada) IPA^(key): /ˈbɹiː.və.ɹi/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

breviary (plural breviaries)

1. A book containing prayers, hymns, and so on for everyday use at the canonical hours.
2. (obsolete) A brief statement or summary.