Carthusian

  1. Noun.  A member of a Christian contemplative order of monks founded by Bruno of Cologne (St Bruno) in 1084.
  2. Noun.  A pupil of Charterhouse School (founded in a Carthusian monastery).
  3. Adjective.  Of, or relating to this order.

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