plural in form but singular or plural in construction
often capitalized
1
: the night office forming with lauds the first of the canonical hours
2
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Along with the wreath and Advent calendars packed with little chocolates, another Hungarian tradition during Advent are the matins.
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matins
plural noun
mat·ins
ˈmat-ᵊnz 
often capitalized
1
: special prayers said between midnight and 4 a.m.
2
: a service of morning prayer
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