doxology Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a hymn or verse in Christian liturgy glorifying God

WordNet

Dox*ol"o*gy noun
Etymology
LL. doxologia, Gr. , fr. praising, giving glory; opinion, estimation, glory, praise (from to think, imagine) + to speak: cf. F. doxologie. See Dogma, and Legend.
Wordforms
plural Doxologies
Definitions
  1. In Christian worship: A hymn expressing praise and honor to God; a form of praise to God designed to be sung or chanted by the choir or the congregation.
    David breaks forth into these triumphant praises and doxologies. South.

Webster 1913