breviary

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/

The English word “breviary” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

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

From Latin breviārium (“summary”) (compare abbreviation), ultimately from brevis (“short”). Doublet of brevier and brimborion.

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