Etymology

automelon

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Today it means: A composition used in Orthodox Christianity to create other hymns, following its melody and rhythm. Full definition →

Medieval Greek αὐτόμελον ← Ancient Greek αὐτός
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromαὐτός
  2. Medieval Greek · borrowed fromαὐτόμελον
  3. English todayautomelon

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

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