Latin

Phrase

Kyrie ‎(indeclinable)

1. O Lord

Derived terms

• Kyrie eleison

English

Noun

kyrie ‎(plural kyries)

1. (Christianity) A short prayer or petition including the phrase kyrie, meaning “Lord, have mercy”.
2. (music) A setting of the traditional kyrie text to music for a Mass.

Translations

French

Etymology

Shortening of the Ecclesiastical Latin phrase Kyrie eleison, from Ancient Greek Κύριε ἐλέησον ‎(Kúrie eléēson, “Lord, have mercy”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ki.ʁi.je/

Noun

kyrie m ‎(plural kyries)

1. (Christianity) kyrie (prayer)

Synonyms

• (less common) kyrie eleison

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈki.rje/, [ˈk̟iːrje]
• Hyphenation: kỳ‧rie

Noun

kyrie m ‎(invariable)

1. Short for kyrie eleison.