ὅσιος

Etymology
Often explained as a derivative in -ιο- from a participal form, beside alleged in , although this account presents difficulties. A connection with 🇨🇬 requires loss of the initial laryngeal. The derivation from (from a different root, seen in  and ) is defended by Pinault.

Adjective

 * 1) pious, hallowed, sanctioned by the gods, (as opposed to δίκαιος "sanctioned by human law")
 * 2) of things which are allowed by divine law but not sacred: profane (as opposed to ἱερός "sacred to the gods")
 * 3)  pious, devout, sinless
 * 4) sinless, pure
 * 1) sinless, pure

Noun

 * 1)  title of five special priests at Delphi
 * 2) Biblical: plural οἱ ὅσιοι (LXX Psalm 29.4)