Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

staurolatry

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
stau-ro-la-try
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The idolatrous worship of the cross or crucifix

Uncountable

Etymology

From stauro- + -latry.

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What does staurolatry mean?
The idolatrous worship of the cross or crucifix
Where does staurolatry come from?
From stauro- + -latry.

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