prayer book

/ˌprɛər ˈbʊk/
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Other forms: prayer books

Definitions of prayer book
  1. noun
    a book containing prayers
    synonyms: prayerbook
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    types:
    breviary
    (Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders
    missal
    (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
    Book of Psalms, Psalter
    a collection of Psalms for liturgical use
    type of:
    book
    a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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