[ ˌbɛnɪ'dɪktəs ]
■ noun Christian Church
1》 an invocation beginning ~ qui venit in nomine Domini (Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord), forming a set part of the Mass.
2》 a canticle beginning ~ Dominus Deus (Blessed be the Lord God), from Luke 1:68–79.
Origin
L., 'blessed', past participle of benedicere 'bless'.