criophore

noun

cri·​o·​phore
ˈkrīəˌfō(ə)r
plural -s
: a statue, figurine, or other representation in ancient art of a man carrying a ram

Word History

Etymology

French, carrying a ram, from Greek kriophoros, from krios ram + -phoros -phorous

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of criophore was circa 1909

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“Criophore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criophore. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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