"theophory" meaning in All languages combined

See theophory on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From Ancient Greek θεόφορος (theóphoros, “bearing a god”) + -y. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|θεόφορος||t=bearing a god}} Ancient Greek θεόφορος (theóphoros, “bearing a god”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} theophory (uncountable)
  1. (of words, given names, etc.) The property of bearing the name of a deity. Tags: uncountable, usually Related terms: theophoric
    Sense id: en-theophory-en-noun-XjnWnT~o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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