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Băgōus

and , , = Βαγῶος and Βαγώας [Persian]
a eunuch at the Persian court; any guard of women
a eunuch at the Persian court: Bagou (gen. Gr. = Βαγώου), Plin. 13, 4, 9, § 41.—Form Bagoas, Quint. 5, 12, 21.—Hence, any guard of women, Ov. Am. 2, 2, 1.
Perseus ID: n4840 Key: Bagous