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单词 monks
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monk

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈməŋk How to pronounce monk (audio)
: a man who is a member of a religious order and lives in a monastery
also : friar

monk

2 of 2

noun (2)

: monkey

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English munuc, from Late Latin monachus, from Late Greek monachos, from Greek, adjective, single, from monos single, alone

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1841, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

monk

noun

ˈməŋk How to pronounce monk (audio)
: a member of a religious group of men who promise to stay poor, obey the rules of their group, and not get married

Biographical Definition

Monk

biographical name

ˈməŋk How to pronounce Monk (audio)
Thelonious Sphere 1920–1982 American jazz musician

monks

noun

plural of monk
as in friars

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