| 释义 |
khlyst
\ˈklist\ noun
(plural khlys·ty \kliˈstē\ ; or khlysts)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Russian, literally, whip, probably of imitative origin
: a member of a secret Russian Christian sect that originated in the 17th century or earlier, taught that God becomes incarnate in many Christs through their suffering, and followed ascetic and ecstatic practices |