HIERONYMITE
Hi`er*on"y*mite, n. Etym: [From St. Hieronymus, or Jerome.] (Eccl.)
Defn: See Jeronymite.
HIEROPHANT Hi*er"o*phant, n. Etym: [L. hierophanta, hierophantes, Gr. hiérophante.]
Defn: The presiding priest who initiated candidates at the Eleusinian mysteries; hence, one who teaches the mysteries and duties of religion. Abp Potter.
HIEROPHANTIC
Hi`er*o*phan"tic, a. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Of or relating to hierophants or their teachings.
HIEROSCOPY
Hi`er*os"co*py, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Divination by inspection of entrails of victims offered in sacrifice.
HIEROTHECA
Hi`er*o*the"ca, n.; pl. -cæ. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.
Defn: A receptacle for sacred objects.