automelon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A composition used in Orthodox Christianity to create other hymns, following its melody and rhythm.

Word forms

automelon automela

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek αὐτόμελον (autómelon), neuter of αὐτόμελος, from Ancient Greek αὐτός (autós) + μέλος

Related words

idiomelon prosomoion prosomeion
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