One entry found for benediction.
Main Entry: bene·dic·tion
Pronunciation: ben--dik-shn
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English benediccioun "an expression of blessing or good wishes," from Latin benediction-, benedictio (same meaning), from benedicere "to bless," from earlier bene dicere "to praise, speak well," from bene "well" and dicere "to say" --related to DICTATE 1: an expression of good wishes 2: the short blessing at the end of a religious service