pastophorus
English
Etymology
From Latin pastophorus, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek παστοφόρος (pastophóros), from παστός (pastós, “?shrine”) + -φόρος (-phóros, “-phore”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /pastəˈfɔːɹəs/
Noun
pastophorus (plural pastophori)
- (historical) A type of priest in ancient Egypt, responsible for carrying holy shrines in official ceremonies or processions.
Translations
type of priest in ancient Egypt
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