[ky.rie] n, often cap [ME, fr. ML, fr. LL kyrie eleison, transliteration of Gk kyrie eleeson Lord, have mercy] (14c): a short liturgical prayer that begins with or consists of the words "Lord, have mercy"
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Meaning of KYRIE in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012