/miˈsɛrɛre/ mi-sair-eh-reh

Definitions

1. noun

A prayer or hymn, especially one of sorrow or repentance, often repeated in the Catholic Church, especially during Lent.

“The congregation sang the miserere during the Ash Wednesday service.”

2. verb

To say or sing a miserere.

“The choir miserered the sorrowful hymn during the funeral.”

3. interjection

Used to express sorrow or regret.

“Miserere, I’m so sorry I forgot your birthday!”