(ˈ)tāˈdāəm, (ˈ)tēˈdēəm noun
( plural te deums )
Usage: usually capitalized T&D
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin te deum laudamus thee, God, we praise, the opening words of the hymn
1.
a. : a hymn of thanksgiving and praise to God
b. : an expression of praise or thanksgiving
2. : a religious service that consists chiefly of a hymn of praise and thanksgiving