CALOYER

Etymology

Noun

caloyer (plural caloyers)

A reclusive monk of the Greek Orthodox Church.

Synonyms: anchoret, cenobite

Anagrams

• coalery

Source: Wiktionary


Ca*loy"er, n. Etym: [F., fr. NGr.

Definition: A monk of the Greek Church; a cenobite, anchoret, or recluse of the rule of St. Basil, especially, one on or near Mt. Athos.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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