ἱεροφύλαξ

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἱερός (hierós, holy) +‎ φύλαξ (phúlax, guard).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἱεροφῠ́λᾰξ (hierophúlaxm (genitive ἱεροφῠ́λᾰκος); third declension

  1. guardian of a temple
    Synonym: ναοφύλαξ (naophúlax)
  2. pontifex

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Descendants

  • Latin: hierophylax

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