pastophorus
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin pastophorus, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek παστοφόρος (pastophóros), from παστός (pastós, “?shrine”) + -φόρος (-phóros, “-phore”).
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Noun[edit]
pastophorus (plural pastophori)
- (historical) A type of priest in ancient Egypt, responsible for carrying holy shrines in official ceremonies or processions.
Translations[edit]
type of priest in ancient Egypt
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