Bethlehemite
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 An inhabitant of Bethlehem in Judea.
"Faris, the only Bethlehemite in the cast, was striding along with a tour-guide air, visibly pleased to have us on his turf."
- 2 Member of an extinct English order of friars. historical
- 3 Member of a Spanish order of friars, founded in 1653 and refounded in 1984. historical
- 4 A particular apple cultivar.
"I grafted the Bethlehemite, spoken of by Mr. Ferris, twenty years ago in wild crab."
Example
More examples"Faris, the only Bethlehemite in the cast, was striding along with a tour-guide air, visibly pleased to have us on his turf."
Etymology
From Bethlehem + -ite.