Associations to the word «Carthusian»

Wiktionary

CARTHUSIAN, noun. A member of a Christian contemplative order of monks founded by Bruno of Cologne (St Bruno) in 1084.
CARTHUSIAN, noun. A pupil of Charterhouse School (founded in a Carthusian monastery)
CARTHUSIAN, adjective. Of, or relating to this order.

Dictionary definition

CARTHUSIAN, noun. A member of the Carthusian order.
CARTHUSIAN, adjective. Of or relating to the Carthusian order.

Wise words

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