theophoric

adjective

the·​o·​phor·​ic
¦thēə¦fȯrik,
-fär-
variants or theophorous
thēˈäf(ə)rəs
: derived from or bearing the name of a god

Word History

Etymology

theophoric from Greek theophoros theophoric (from the- + -phoros -phorous) + English -ic; theophorous from Greek theophoros

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“Theophoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theophoric. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

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