kellion

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US/kɛˈliːɑn/

noun

A small group of monks.

OriginAncient Greek κέλλιον ← Latin cella →
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Meanings

nounkellion (plural kellia)

plural kellia

  1. A small group of monks.
  2. A monastic cell.

Origin

  1. Latincella
  2. Ancient Greekκέλλιον
  3. Englishkellion

From Ancient Greek κέλλιον (kéllion), ultimately from Latin cella.

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APA

kellion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kellion

MLA

“kellion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kellion. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “kellion,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kellion.

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