πυρσοφόρος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From πῠρσός (pursós, torch, firebrand) +‎ -φόρος (-phóros, -bearing).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

πῠρσοφόρος (pursophórosm or f (neuter πῠρσοφόρον); second declension

  1. carrying fire

Declension

Noun

πῠρσοφόρος (pursophórosm (genitive πῠρσοφόρου); second declension

  1. torch-bearer
  2. large brazier

Declension

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