orthros

[ awr-thraws; English awr-thros ]

noun

1. Greek Orthodox Church. the morning office, corresponding to matins.

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthros¹

< Late Greek, Greek órthros dawn

Example Sentences

Orthros, or′thros, n. one of the Greek canonical hours, corresponding to the Western lauds.

From Project Gutenberg

He never slept day nor night, but walked unceasingly among his herds with his two-headed dog Orthros.

From Project Gutenberg