pharmakos

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek φαρμακός (pharmakós).

Noun

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pharmakos (plural pharmakoi)

  1. (historical) In Ancient Greek religion, the ritualistic sacrifice or exile of a human scapegoat.
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