Lewis & Short

† dendrŏphŏrus, i, m., = δενδροφόρος (tree-bearer).

  1. I. An epithet of Sylvanus: SILVANO DENDROPHORO SACRVM, Inscr. Orell. 1602.
    Hence,
  2. II. A college of priests who carried about branches of trees in procession, in honor of a divinity, Inscr. Orell. 1602; 2385; 3741; Cod. Th. 16, 10, 20, § 2.
  3. III. A carpenter, Cod. Th. 14, 8, 1; Inscr. Grut. 45, 8.