Benedictus

== English == === Etymology === From Ecclesiastical Latin benedictus (“blessed, praised”), from benedīcō (“I speak well (of)”). === Noun === Benedictus (plural Benedictuses) (Western Christianity) The Gospel canticle of Zechariah (Luke 1:68–79), with the incipit Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel (“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel”). (Western Christianity) The second part of the Sanctus, beginning, Benedictus qui venit in nomine domini (“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”), and historically often sung as a separate piece of music. (music) The music that accompanies either of the above. === Further reading === Benedictus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Benedictus (Song of Zechariah) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia == Latin == === Etymology === From benedictus (“blessed”). === Pronunciation === (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [bɛ.nɛˈdɪk.tʊs] (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [be.neˈdik.tus] === Proper noun === Benedictus m (genitive Benedictī); second declension a male given name, equivalent to English Benedict ==== Declension ==== Second-declension noun.