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litany

/ˈlɪtəni/ noun C2
  1. A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.
  2. A prolonged or tedious list. (figuratively) · Near-synonym: jeremiad

Plural litanies

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