Carthusian
English
Etymology
From French Chartreuse, chartreux, from the mountains where the order was founded.
Noun
Carthusian (plural Carthusians)
- A member of a Christian contemplative order of monks founded by Bruno of Cologne (St Bruno) in 1084.
- A pupil of Charterhouse School (founded in a Carthusian monastery)
Adjective
Carthusian (comparative more Carthusian, superlative most Carthusian)
- Of, or relating to this order.