καλόγερος

Greek (Cypriot)

noun
Definitions
  • (religion) monk, friar
  • (figuratively) a solitary, ascetic, monkish person
  • coat rack, hatstand
  • (medicine) boil
  • great tit (bird)
  • (nautical) exposed rock at sea

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek καλός (beautiful, good) + Ancient Greek γῆρας (old age).

Origin

Ancient Greek

γῆρας

Gloss

old age

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