Sunset and Vespers

Sunset

Sunset noun - The time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness.

Vespers and sunset are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vespers" instead a noun "Sunset".

Vespers

Vespers noun - The sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays.
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Sunset and vespers are semantically related. You can use "Sunset" instead a noun "Vespers".

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  • Literature / The Day Thou Gavest Mass and Vespers for Mgr Folan; Evensong for the Anglicans; the Maghrib prayer for the Mirzas at local sunset; and of course, a little before 4:30 p.m.
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