hierodule
noun
hi·ero·dule
ˈhī-(ə-)rō-ˌdül
hī-ˈer-ə-
-ˌdyül
plural hierodules
: a person and especially a woman in ancient times who was consecrated as a servant to a deity and/or temple and whose duties included sex acts
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“Hierodule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hierodule. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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