"doryphoros" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: doryphoroi [plural]
Etymology: Latin, from Ancient Greek, literally "spear-bearing". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|-}} Latin, {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|doryphoroi}} doryphoros (plural doryphoroi)
  1. (art) A spear-bearer; a statue of a man holding a spear or in the attitude of a spear-bearer. Categories (topical): Art
    Sense id: en-doryphoros-en-noun-Y~-dpmwY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: art, arts

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