Venite

[ vi-nahy-tee, ve-nee-tey ]

noun

1. the 95th Psalm (94th in the Vulgate and Douay), used as a canticle at matins or morning prayers.
2. a musical setting of this psalm.

Venite

/ vɪˈnaɪtɪ /

noun

1. ecclesiast the opening word of the 95th psalm, an invitatory prayer at matins
2. a musical setting of this

Word History and Origins

Origin of Venite¹

1175–1225; Middle English < Latin: come ye; so called from the first word of Vulgate text

Word History and Origins

Origin of Venite¹

Latin: come ye

Example Sentences

"Venite cum me," said my friend, and conducted me round the town until we found one.

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Two written lines were in part legible: "Giorne che venite—subito l'urgenza."

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And once more venite creator spiritus shall be sung in this land.

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Madame and Solange and our ex-seminarian knew all the words and the rest of us came in strong with "Venite, adoremus Dominum."

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Vaghe le montanine e pastorelle, Donde venite sì leggiadre e belle?

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