kanephoros

kaˈnɛˌforɔs

Definitions

1. noun

A female servant or official in ancient Greece who carried a basket of offerings to a temple, especially during a religious festival.

“The kanephoros played a crucial role in the ancient Greek ceremonies, carrying the sacred offerings to the temple with great reverence.”

Synonyms

  • basket-bearer
  • offering-carrier

Antonyms

  • disrespectful
  • profane