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)

  1. (historical) A type of priest in ancient Egypt, responsible for carrying holy shrines in official ceremonies or processions.

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