/ Dictionary / Index C canticle: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: can•ti•cle Pronunciation: (kan'ti-kul), [key] — n. one of the nonmetrical hymns or chants, chiefly from the Bible, used in church services. a song, poem, or hymn esp. of praise. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: canticle (Thesaurus) canthus Canticle of Canticles Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language