ὑδροφύλαξ

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • guard or inspector of aqueducts or irrigation works

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (water) + Ancient Greek φῠ́λᾰξ (guard).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φῠ́λᾰξ

Gloss

guard

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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