Carpophorus

American  

[kahr-pof-er-uhs] / kɑrˈpɒf ər əs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. an epithet of both Demeter and her daughter, Persephone, meaning “fruit-bearer.”

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Example Sentences

Carpophorus bailed him out of the workhouse,—but he was a bad fellow, got into a riot in a Jewish synagogue, and was sent to work in the Sardinian mines.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 06, April, 1858 by Various

Do you ascertain if he Is Carpophorus; let no portent Fright you, on yourself rely, And you 'll find that all will prosper.

From The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria A Drama of Early Christian Rome by MacCarthy, Denis Florence

Which of these dark caves is that In whose gloom Carpophorus dwelleth?

From The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria A Drama of Early Christian Rome by MacCarthy, Denis Florence

Art sure thou knowest In this mountain the well-hidden Cave wherein Carpophorus dwelleth?

From The Two Lovers of Heaven: Chrysanthus and Daria A Drama of Early Christian Rome by MacCarthy, Denis Florence

When Carpophorus, by whom he was now suspected of embezzlement, determined to call him to account, Callistus fled to Portus—in the hope of escaping by sea to some other country.

From The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution by Killen, W. D. (William Dool)