What is another word for missals?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪsə͡lz] (IPA)

Missals are books containing the texts that are used in Christian services. There are different synonyms for the word missals which are commonly used to describe such books. Some of these synonyms include prayer books, devotional books, hymnals, liturgical books, and service books. Each of these synonyms has a different focus or emphasis. For example, prayer books are often used for personal devotions and contain a variety of prayers and meditations. Devotional books may also be used for personal devotions, but they may focus more on a specific theme or topic. Liturgical and service books contain the official texts used in a specific worship service. Hymnals contain the lyrics of the songs that are sung during the worship service.

What are the hypernyms for Missals?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    books, religious texts, Christian texts, prayer books.

Usage examples for Missals

His manuscript missals are numerous and valuable.
"Account of a Tour in Normandy, Vol. II. (of 2)"
Dawson Turner
"My respected uncle will bring such strange people here to see his manuscripts and collection of missals," he remarked.
"A Maker of History"
E. Phillips Oppenheim
In the Middle Ages, when the Gothic style prevailed, the master-weaver needed often no other cartoon for his work than his own sketches enlarged from the miniatures found in the luxurious missals of the day.
"The Tapestry Book"
Helen Churchill Candee

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