"skolion" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: skolia [plural], scolion [alternative]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek σκόλιον (skólion). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|σκόλιον}} Ancient Greek σκόλιον (skólion) Head templates: {{en-noun|skolia}} skolion (plural skolia)
  1. (historical) A song sung by invited guests at banquets in Ancient Greece, often extolling the virtues of the gods or heroes. Wikipedia link: skolion Tags: historical

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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