ναοφύλαξ

Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

From νᾱός (nāós, inmost part of a temple) +‎ φύλαξ (phúlax, guard).

Noun

νᾱοφῠ́λᾰξ • (nāophŭ́lăxm (genitive νᾱοφῠ́λᾰκος); third declension

  1. keeper, guardian of a temple
    Synonym: ἱεροφύλαξ (hierophúlax)
Inflection

Etymology 2

From ναῦς (naûs, ship) +‎ φύλαξ (phúlax, guard).

Noun

νᾱοφῠ́λᾰξ • (nāophŭ́lăxm (genitive νᾱοφῠ́λᾰκος); third declension

  1. master or pilot of a ship
Inflection

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