pastore
shepherd
noun pahs-TOH-reh Rare
Origin: From Latin pastor (shepherd), from pascere (to feed, to graze).
Also means
pastor
Usage Note
Pastore is masculine (il pastore, pl. i pastori); the feminine is pastora (rare) or pastoressa (female pastor). It covers both a literal shepherd and a Protestant minister. Cane pastore (shepherd dog / pastore tedesco = German Shepherd) is an everyday compound.
Examples
"Il pastore guida il gregge verso il pascolo."
Natural Translation
The shepherd leads the flock to the pasture.
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