hierodule
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek ἱερόδουλος (hieródoulos), from ἱερός (hierós, “sacred”) + δοῦλος (doûlos, “slave”).
Noun edit
hierodule (plural hierodules)
- (historical, chiefly Ancient Greece) A temple slave, often one performing religious prostitution.
Translations edit
temple slave, often one performing religious prostitution
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