logion

noun

lo·​gi·​on ˈlō-gē-ˌän How to pronounce logion (audio)
plural logia ˈlō-gē-ˌä How to pronounce logion (audio) or logions
: saying
especially : a saying attributed to Jesus

Word History

Etymology

Greek, diminutive of logos

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of logion was in 1864

Dictionary Entries Near logion

Cite this Entry

“Logion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logion. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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