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phelonion

American

[fe-law-nee-awn, fuh-loh-nee-uhn] / fɛˈlɔ ni ɔn, fəˈloʊ ni ən /

noun

Greek Orthodox Church.

plural

phelonia, phelonions

a liturgical vestment resembling a chasuble.

Etymology

Origin of phelonion

< Late Greek phelónion a kind of mantle, alteration of phainólis; akin to phaínein to shine

Example Sentences

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The purple or black phelonion, however, remained plain in all cases.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various

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