n.
Pronunciation: ' him
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English ymne, from Old English ymen, from Latin hymnus song of praise, from Greek hymnos
Date: before 12th century
1 a : a song of praise to God b : a metrical composition adapted for singing in a religious service
2 : a song of praise or joy
3 : something resembling a hymn : PAEAN
– hymn · like \ - ˌ l ī k \ adjective