BONZE

Etymology

Noun

bonze (plural bonzes)

A Buddhist monk or priest in East Asia.

Anagrams

• benzo, benzo-

Source: Wiktionary


Bon"ze, n. Etym: [Pg. bonzo, fr. Japan bozu a Buddhist priest: cf. F. bonze.]

Definition: A Buddhist or Fohist priest, monk, or nun.

Note: The name was given by the Portuguese to the priests of Japan, and has since been applied to the priests of China, Cochin China, and the neighboring countries.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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