τραγόπαπας

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Greek

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Etymology

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τράγος (trágos, male goat) +‎ παπάς (papás, priest)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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τραγόπαπας (tragópapasm (plural τραγοπαπάδες)

  1. (derogatory, humorous) immoral priest

Usage notes

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  • 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.

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