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benedictine
A Benedictine is a monk or nun who is a member of a Christian religious community that follows the rule of St. Benedict. -
monkery
the mode of life, behavior, etc., of monks; monastic life. -
chartreuse
either of two liqueurs, green or yellow, made from herbs and flowers -
cistercian
a member of a Christian order of monks and nuns founded in 1098, which follows an especially strict form of the Benedictine rule -
convent
A convent is a building in which a community of nuns live. -
cowl
A cowl is a large loose hood covering a person's head, or their head and shoulders. Cowls are worn especially by monks.