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What does hierodule mean?
A temple slave, often one performing religious prostitution.
Where does hierodule come from?
From Ancient Greek ἱερόδουλος (hieródoulos), from ἱερός (hierós, “sacred”) + δοῦλος (doûlos, “slave”).

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