A young male attendant or servant in ancient Rome, especially one who assisted in religious ceremonies or served in temples.
From Latin 'camillus,' a title for young male temple servants and acolytes; possibly derived from Etruscan or of uncertain origin, but well-documented in Roman texts.
In ancient Rome, young boys called camilli were chosen for temple service because Romans believed youth brought purity to religious rituals—it was considered a great honor for a family!
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