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epeisodion

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ep⋅ei⋅so⋅di⋅on

[ep-ahy-soh-dee-on]
–noun, plural -di⋅a [-dee-uh] .
(in ancient Greek drama) an interlude or section alternating with the stasimon, esp. in tragedy, varying in number from three to six and containing the main action of the drama.
Also, episode.


Origin:
< Gk epeisódion; see episode
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