ephor

eph·or

noun \ˈe-fər, -ˌfȯr\

Definition of EPHOR

1

: one of five ancient Spartan magistrates having power over the king

2

: a government official in modern Greece; especially : one who oversees public works

— eph·or·ate \ˈe-fə-ˌrāt\ noun

Origin of EPHOR

Latin ephorus, from Greek ephoros, from ephoran to oversee, from epi- + horan to see — more at wary

First Known Use: 1579