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epyllion

Syllabification: (e·pyl·li·on)
Pronunciation: /əˈpilēən, -ˌän/

Definition of epyllion

noun (plural epyllia /əˈpilēə/)

  • a narrative poem that resembles an epic poem in style but is notably shorter.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek epullion, diminutive of epos 'word, song', from eipein 'say'

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