Hi-ē'r/o-phănt or Hī'e-ro-phănt, n.

(Synop., § 130), n. [Gr. ἱεροφάντης, from ἱερός, sacred, and φαίνειν, to show, make known; Lat. hierophanta, hierophantæ, Fr. hiérophante.] A priest; one who teaches the mysteries and duties of religion.