The word “laude” is pronounced “law-day”. It is a Latin word that means “praise” or “honor”. It is often used in the titles of religious songs or hymns. For example, the hymn “Laudate Dominum” (Praise the Lord”) is a popular Catholic hymn.
Laude can also be used as a noun to refer to a song of praise or honor. For example, the “laudes” are the hymns that are sung during the morning prayer service in the Catholic Church.
