ⲕⲏⲣⲩⲝ

Coptic

ⲡⲈⲣⲙⲏⲥ ⲇⲉ ⲡⲛⲟⲩⲧⲉ ⲛ ⲕⲏⲣⲩⲝ (Hermes, the god of heralds)

Alternative forms

• ⲕⲉⲣⲥⲝ (kersks) — Sahidic
• ⲕⲩⲣⲝ (kurks) — Sahidic

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κῆρῠξ (kêrux)

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkɛːruks/

Noun

ⲕⲏⲣⲩⲝ • (kēruks) (m)

1. (Sahidic) herald
2. (Sahidic) preacher, prophet.

References

• Coptic Dictionary Online