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en•col•pi•on



Pronunciation: (en-kōl'pē-un, en-kol'pē-on"), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -pi•aPronunciation: (-pē-u). [key] Eastern Ch.
a pectoral medallion bearing the image of Christ or the Virgin Mary, worn by bishops. Also,enkolpion.

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