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te de·um \(ˈ)tāˈdāəm, (ˈ)tēˈdēəm\ noun (plural te deums) Usage: usually capitalized T&D Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin te deum laudamus thee, God, we praise, the opening words of the hymn 1. a. : a hymn of thanksgiving and praise to God b. : an expression of praise or thanksgiving 2. : a religious service that consists chiefly of a hymn of praise and thanksgiving |