LAMASERY

lamasery

(noun) a monastery for lamas

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lamasery (plural lamaseries)

(Buddhism) A monastery for lamas.

Source: Wiktionary


La"ma*ser*y, n. Etym: [See 2d Lama.]

Definition: A mo

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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