A long, repetitive prayer or chant. The term is used colloquially to refer to a list or series of items, especially when spoken out loud in a monotonous, tedious manner.
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Merriam-Webster Online
2015 Litany. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litany, accessed March 9, 2015.