Definition of magnificat in English English dictionary
The liturgical canticle of the Virgin Mary, sung in Christian churches; taken from her reported words at the Annunciation
{i} canticle of Mary (the mother of Jesus); hymn of praise sung in church for this text
a song in praise of God which is used in some Christian church services. Its words are the words said by Mary in the New Testament of the Bible, after she discovers that she is going to be the mother of Jesus