hymn
1. hymn \'him\ n [ME ymne, fr. OF, fr. L hymnus song of praise, fr. Gk hymnos] 1a: a song of praise to God 1b: a metrical composition adapted for singing in a religious service 2: a song of praise or joy 3: something resembling a hymn : PAEAN 2. hymn \'him-in\ vb or hymn.ing : to praise or worship in hymns; also : VOICE : to sing a hymn