μηλοφύλαξ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From μῆλον (mêlon, sheep) + φύλαξ (phúlax, guard).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

μηλοφῠ́λᾰξ • (mēlophúlax) m (genitive μηλοφῠ́λᾰκος); third declension

  1. shepherd, one who watches sheep
    Synonyms: μηλᾰ́της (mēlátēs), ποιμήν (poimḗn)

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