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prosphora

prosphora noun: a holy bread; a small loaf of leavened bread, used for communion in Orthodox Church. Usually consists of two layers, symbolizing the dual nature of Christ.

Noun

prosphora (plural prosphoras)

  1. a holy bread; a small loaf of leavened bread, used for communion in Orthodox Church. Usually consists of two layers, symbolizing the dual nature of Christ.

Forms of prosphora

pluralprosphoras

Origin of prosphora

From Ancient Greek προσφορά (prosphorá, “offering”), from πρός (towards) + φέρω (bring).

Questions about prosphora

What does prosphora mean?
Prosphora means a holy bread; a small loaf of leavened bread, used for communion in Orthodox Church. Usually consists of two layers, symbolizing the dual nature of Christ.
What part of speech is prosphora?
Prosphora is a noun.
What is the plural of prosphora?
The plural of prosphora is prosphoras.

Words near prosphora in the dictionary

  1. prosperous
  2. prosperously
  3. prosperousness
  4. prospers
  5. prospertunity
  6. prosphora
  7. prosphoras
  8. prosphyses
  9. prosphysis
  10. prospicience
  11. prospiciences

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