automelon

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noun

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

OriginMedieval Greek αὐτόμελον ← Ancient Greek αὐτός →
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Meanings

nounautomelon (plural automela)

plural automela

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

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekαὐτός
  2. Medieval Greekαὐτόμελον
  3. Englishautomelon

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

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APA

automelon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/automelon

MLA

“automelon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/automelon. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “automelon,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/automelon.

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