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cantor
can·tor [ kántər ] (plural can·tors)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. chief singer in synagogue: a Jewish religious official who is the chief singer of the liturgy in a synagogue
2. lead singer in choir: somebody who leads the singing in a synagogue or congregation
[Mid-16th century. < Latin, "singer" < cantare (see cantata)]

can·to·ri·al [ kan táwree əl ] adjective
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