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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A monk or nun of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (a branch of the Cistercians Roman Catholic religious brotherhood that use a particularly strict interpretation of the Rule of St Benedict).
2. 2
   member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to this monastic order. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

cisterciancistercianabstaineranchoriteasceticaustere

Example

More examples

"TRAPPIST-1 is an ultra-cool dwarf star."

Etymology

From French trappiste, from La Trappe Abbey, the monastery where the order was originated.

Related phrases

Trappist cheese

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