Crioboly

/kraɪ.ˈɑb.ə.li/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling or variant form of criobolium, referring to ancient ritual practices involving sacrifice.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'criobolium,' with a different Anglicization of the Greek-Latin hybrid term for ancient religious rites.

Kelly Says

This word shows how ancient terms can get spelled multiple ways in English—crioboly, criobolium, tauroboly—because scholars debated the correct pronunciation and transliteration from Greek and Latin texts.

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