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kontakion

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
kon-takion
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of hymn or poem recited as a dialogue between a chanter and the choir.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Byzantine Greek κοντάκιον (kontákion).

Inflected Forms

kontakia (plural) contakion (alternative)

Questions

What does kontakion mean?
A form of hymn or poem recited as a dialogue between a chanter and the choir.
Where does kontakion come from?
Borrowed from Byzantine Greek κοντάκιον (kontákion).

How to pronounce kontakion

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