"agraphon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: agrapha [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|agrapha}} agraphon (plural agrapha)
  1. Any of the sayings of Jesus found in various ancient texts but not in the four Gospels. Wikipedia link: Agrapha Synonyms: logion Translations (Translations): agrafa [plural] (Polish), agrafon [masculine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-agraphon-en-noun-jaZ2UpCJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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