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

French: pastophore (fr) m

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