τραγόπαπας
Greek
Alternative forms
- τραγόπαππας m (tragópappas)
Etymology
τράγος (trágos, “male goat”) + παπάς (papás, “priest”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [tɾaˈɣopapas]
Noun
τραγόπαπας • (tragópapas) m (plural τραγοπαπάδες)
- (derogatory, humorous) immoral priest
Usage notes
- From the usual beard worn by Greek Orthodox priests, resembling a goat's; with the additional metaphorical pun on the fact that the devil is said to have goat horns.
Declension
declension of τραγόπαπας
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | τραγόπαπας • | τραγοπαπάδες • |
| genitive | τραγόπαπα • | τραγοπαπάδων • |
| accusative | τραγόπαπα • | τραγοπαπάδες • |
| vocative | τραγόπαπα • | τραγοπαπάδες • |
Synonyms
- διαβολόπαπας m (diavolópapas, “evil priest”)