Hagiographa

noun

Ha·​gi·​og·​ra·​pha ˌha-gē-ˈä-grə-fə How to pronounce Hagiographa (audio)
ˌhā-,
-jē-
plural in form but singular or plural in construction

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Late Greek, from hagio- + graphein to write — more at carve

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hagiographa was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Hagiographa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hagiographa. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Hagiographa

noun singular or plural
Hag·​i·​og·​ra·​pha
ˌhag-ē-ˈäg-rə-fə,
ˌhā-jē-

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