acolouthos

acolouthos
acolouthos /a-kə-looˈthos/ (historical)
noun
The head of the Varangian guard of the Byzantine emperors
ORIGIN: Gr akolouthos an attendant, from akoloutheein to follow
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acolouˈthic or acoluthˈic adjective
Relating to or associated with an after-image or sensation following upon the immediate effect of a stimulus
acolouˈthite noun (obsolete)
An acolyte

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  • acolouthic — acolouˈthic or acoluthˈic adjective Relating to or associated with an after image or sensation following upon the immediate effect of a stimulus • • • Main Entry: ↑acolouthos …   Useful english dictionary

  • acolouthite — acolouˈthite noun (obsolete) An acolyte • • • Main Entry: ↑acolouthos …   Useful english dictionary

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