"automelon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: automela [plural]
Etymology: From Byzantine Greek αὐτόμελον (autómelon), neuter of αὐτόμελος, from Ancient Greek αὐτός (autós) + μέλος Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gkm|αὐτόμελον}} Byzantine Greek αὐτόμελον (autómelon), {{der|en|grc|αὐτός}} Ancient Greek αὐτός (autós) Head templates: {{en-noun|automela}} automelon (plural automela)
  1. (Christianity) A composition used in Orthodox Christianity to create other hymns, following its melody and rhythm. Wikipedia link: automelon Related terms: idiomelon, prosomoion, prosomeion
    Sense id: en-automelon-en-noun-iYQ9L~jT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Christianity Topics: Christianity

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