penillion

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/pəˈnɪljən/

noun

The art of vocal improvisation, with a singer or small choir singing a countermelody over a harp melody; it is an important competition in eisteddfodau.

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Meanings

nounpenillion (countable and uncountable, plural penillions)

plural penillions

  1. countableuncountableThe art of vocal improvisation, with a singer or small choir singing a countermelody over a harp melody; it is an important competition in eisteddfodau.
noun
  1. pluralplural of penill
  2. pluralplural of pennill

Origin

Welsh, plural of pennill (“verse”)

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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