hymnas
Hymnas is a rarely used term in English that may refer to the plural of hymn in certain historical or philological contexts. In most modern texts, the standard plural is hymns. The form hymnas arises from attempts to Latinize or Greek-ify the word, or from older transliteration schemes that rendered the Greek plural of hymnos in a way that resembles hymnas. Consequently, you may encounter hymnas in older scholarly editions or translations when discussing multiple hymns from antiquity, particularly in the context of hymnody or early Christian liturgical poetry. Its use is largely confined to philological discussion and is uncommon in contemporary writing.
Etymology: Hymnas is derived from the Greek hymnos (ἡύμνος), meaning a song of praise. In Latin, the
Usage and context: When present, hymnas generally appears in scholarly contexts dealing with ancient Greek hymns
See also: Hymn; Hymnography; Greek hymn traditions; Liturgical music.