prosphora
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek προσφορά (prosphorá, “offering”), from πρός (towards) + φέρω (bring).
Noun[edit]
prosphora (plural prosphoras)
- a holy bread; a small loaf of leavened bread, used for communion in Orthodox Church. Usually consists of two layers, symbolizing the dual nature of Christ.
Translations[edit]
holy bread