phelonion

English

Alternative forms

• phaelonion

Etymology

Ancient Greek φαιλόνιον (phailónion)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fəˈləʊniən/

Noun

phelonion (plural phelonions or phelonia)

1. (Christianity) A liturgical vestment worn by a priest of the Eastern Christian tradition, equivalent to the chasuble of the Western tradition.