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Greek
Etymology
τράγος (trágos, “male goat”) + παπάς (papás, “priest”)
Pronunciation
Noun
τραγόπαπας • (tragópapas) m (plural τραγοπαπάδες)
- (derogatory, humorous) immoral priest
Usage notes
- 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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