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Epimanikion (noun) means a cuff worn over the sticharion by clergy in the Greek Orthodox Church, corresponding to a maniple in other Catholic churches.

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A cuff worn over the sticharion by clergy in the Greek Orthodox Church, corresponding to a maniple in other Catholic churches.

"The cuffs, or epimanikia, which fit over the sticharion, bear little or no resemblance to the maniple." — Encyclopaedia Britannica CD 98 Multimedia Edition (1998)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Byzantine Greek ἐπιμανίκιον (epimaníkion), formed from ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + μανίκιον (maníkion, “sleeve”).

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"epimanikion" (noun) means a cuff worn over the sticharion by clergy in the Greek Orthodox Church, corresponding to a maniple in other Catholic churches.