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Definition of missal

missal

/ˈmɪs.əl/
mis · sal
Plural:missals
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• noun

1

A book containing the texts, prayers, and chants used in the Catholic Mass throughout the liturgical year.

Example

"The priest opened the beautifully illuminated missal to read the prayers for the Easter service."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In American English, 'missal' (a liturgical book) and 'missile' (a projectile) are often pronounced identically as homophones, despite their entirely unrelated meanings.

• Rhymes for missal

• Nearby Words

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missile
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Medieval Latin 'missale' (Mass book), neuter of 'missalis' (pertaining to the Mass), derived from Late Latin 'missa' (Mass).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Missal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/missal
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