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> > Klingon word: pay'an
> > Part of speech: noun
> > Definition: particle
> > Source: qep'a' 23

De'vID:

> This looks like it's an obvious pun, but "pion" seems overly specific.

Others have suggested "peon" (a laborer who is obliged to do menial work) and the related "pawn", but I think "pion" is more likely.  Perhaps Okrand liked the sound of the (somewhat related) word.