decani

[ dih-key-nahy ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the epistle or liturgical south side of a church ( cantoris ).

decani

/ dɪˈkeɪnaɪ /

adjective

1. See cantoris
   music to be sung by the decanal side of a choir Compare cantoris

Word History and Origins

Origin of decani¹

1750–60; < Medieval Latin decānī of the dean (genitive of decānus ); dean

Word History and Origins

Origin of decani¹

Latin: genitive of decānus

Example Sentences

It appears, however, that the Egyptian astronomer divided the zodiac into twenty-four decani, or constellations.

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The north side is in consequence the Decani side, and the Cantoris side is on the south.

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Each sign of the Zodiac was considered to have three decani, occurring at intervals of ten days.

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In this kingdom of Decani there are many great cities, and many other towns within the country inhabited by Moors and Gentiles.

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Lewis's place was midway on the bench on the decani side, seven boys being above him and seven below him.

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