Defn: A treatise on sacred things; especially, the science which treats of the ancient writings and inscriptions of the Egyptians, or a treatise on that science.
HIEROMANCY
Hi"er*o*man`cy, n. Etym: [Gr. hiéromantie.]
Defn: Divination by observing the objects offered in sacrifice.
HIEROMARTYR
Hi"er*o*mar`tyr, n. Etym: [Gr. martyr.]
Defn: A priest who becomes a martyr.
HIEROMNEMON
Hi`e*rom*ne"mon, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (gr. Antiq.)
1. The sacred secretary or recorder sent by each state belonging to the Amphictyonic Council, along with the deputy or minister. Liddel & Scott.
2. A magistrate who had charge of religious matters, as at Byzantium. Liddel & Scott.
HIERON
Hi"er*on, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: A consecrateo place; esp., a temple.