caloyer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reclusive monk of the Greek Orthodox Church.

Pronunciation

/kəˈlɔɪə/

Word forms

caloyer caloyers

Etymology

From French caloyer, from Italian caloiero, from Ancient Greek κᾰλόγηρος (kălógēros, “venerable”), from κᾰλός (kălós, “beautiful”) + γῆρας (gêras, “old age”).

Synonyms

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