Definition of Trappist

1. Noun. Member of an order of monks noted for austerity and a vow of silence.

Exact synonyms: Cistercian
Generic synonyms: Monastic, Monk

Definition of Trappist

1. n. A monk belonging to a branch of the Cistercian Order, which was established by Armand de Rancé in 1660 at the monastery of La Trappe in Normandy. Extreme austerity characterizes their discipline. They were introduced permanently into the United States in 1848, and have monasteries in Iowa and Kentucky.

Medical Definition of Trappist

1. A monk belonging to a branch of the Cistercian Order, which was established by Armand de Rance in 1660 at the monastery of La Trappe in Normandy. Extreme austerity characterises their discipline. They were introduced permanently into the United States in 1848, and have monasteries in Iowa and Kentucky. Origin: F. Trappiste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trappist

Trapp's formula
Trapp-Haser formula
trappean
trappean
trapped
trapped-particle instability
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trapper's tea
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trappier
trappiest
trapping
trappings
trappist (current term)
Trappist
trappose
trappous
trappous
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traprock
traprocks
traps
trapshooter
trapshooters
trapshooting
trapshootings
trapt
trapunto

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