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mystes

/ˈmɪstiz/

mystes noun: an ancient Roman priest of the secret rites of divine worship.

Noun

mystes (plural mystae or mystai)

  1. (historical) An ancient Roman priest of the secret rites of divine worship.

Forms of mystes

pluralmystae
pluralmystai

Origin of mystes

From Latin mystēs.

Questions about mystes

What does mystes mean?
Mystes means an ancient Roman priest of the secret rites of divine worship.
What part of speech is mystes?
Mystes is a noun.
How do you pronounce mystes?
Mystes is pronounced /ˈmɪstiz/.
What is the plural of mystes?
The plural of mystes is mystae.

Words near mystes in the dictionary

  1. mystery watches
  2. mystery-monger
  3. mystery-mongering
  4. mystery-mongers
  5. mysteryless
  6. mystes
  7. mystic
  8. Mystic Park
  9. mystical
  10. mystical marriage
  11. mystical marriages

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