caloyer (plural caloyers)
A reclusive monk of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Synonyms: anchoret, cenobite
• 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
4 June 2025
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