See Also: hymnology(medicine)
hymnology(dictionary)

yoga (oh) and hymnology (iou)


yoga (oh)




[Date: 1700-1800; Language: Sanskrit; Origin: 'union']
a system of exercises that help you control your mind and body in order to relax
a Hindu philosophy in which you learn exercises to control your mind and body in order to try to become closer to God

hymnology (iou)



hymnology noun. M17.
[Orig. from Greek humnologia hymn-singing, medieval Latin hymnologia praise in song, but in mod. use from HYMN noun + -OLOGY.]
The singing of hymns. M17-M19.
The branch of knowledge that deals with hymns; hymns collectively or as a literary form. E19.
The composition of hymns. M19.
hymno'logic,
hymno'logical adjectives L19.
hymno'logically adverb as regards hymnology L19.
hymnologist noun a composer of hymns; an expert in or student of hymnology: L18.