Venite

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

noun

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

Origin of Venite

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

Words Nearby Venite

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How to use Venite in a sentence

"Venite cum me," said my friend, and conducted me round the town until we found one.
Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 | John Lloyd Stephens
Two written lines were in part legible: "Giorne che Venite—subito l'urgenza."
The Barrel Mystery | William J. (William James) Flynn
And once more Venite creator spiritus shall be sung in this land.
The Fifth Queen Crowned | Ford Madox Ford
Madame and Solange and our ex-seminarian knew all the words and the rest of us came in strong with "Venite, adoremus Dominum."
Modern Essays | John Macy
Vaghe le montanine e pastorelle, Donde Venite sì leggiadre e belle?
Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral Drama | Walter W. Greg

British Dictionary definitions for Venite

Venite

/ (vɪˈnaɪtɪ) /

noun

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

Origin of Venite

Latin: come ye

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