Breviary

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbrÉ›v.ɪ.əɹ.i/, /ˈbriː.vɪ.əɹ.i/
• US IPA: /ˈbrÉ›v.i.ɛɹ.i//

Origin

From Latin breviārium ("summary") (compare abbreviation), ultimately from brevis ("short").

Full definition of breviary

Noun

1. A book containing prayers, hymns, and so on for everyday use at the canonical hours.
2. (obsolete) A brief statement or summary.