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epyllion

Pronunciation: /ɪˈpɪlɪən, ɛ-/
Definition of epyllion

noun (plural epyllia /-lɪə/)

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

Origin:

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

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