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Definition of monk - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
religionmember of a religious community of men
- The monk prayed in the monastery's chapel..
2.
fishTECH. UK monkfishTECH. UK
- The monk was caught by the fisherman.
3.
animalsTECH. South American monkey speciesTECH.
- The monk swung from tree to tree.
4.
miningRare piece of tinder for firing minesRare
- The miner used a monk to ignite the fuse.
Images of monk
monkfish 
South American monkey species 
piece of tinder for firing mines
Expressions with monk
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work requiring great attention to detail
Restoring the ancient painting was truly monk's work.
sturdy cotton textile with basket weave, used for stitching
She chose monk's cloth for her cross-stitch sampler.
small deciduous tree native to Mediterranean region
Monk's pepper is often found in ornamental gardens for its attractive foliage..
seal of the genus Monachus
The monk seal is endangered due to habitat loss.
small green parrot from South America, known for communal nests
The monk parakeet built a huge nest in the park.
Origin of monk
Greek, monachos (solitary) + Latin, monachus (monk)
Terms with monk included in their meaning
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architecture
small room for a prisoner or monk
religion
monk ranking below an abbot
religion promise
solemn promise made by a monk or nun
clothing
monk's hood or hooded robe
monastic living
small room for a monk or nun
monk
Cistercian monk following Saint Bernard's reforms
religion
Chinese or Japanese Buddhist priest or monk
monk
member of a contemplative monastic order founded by Saint Bruno
religion
monk living in a religious community
religion
monk of the reformed Benedictine order from Cluny
ascetic
eastern religious ascetic or monk
religion
muslim or Hindu mendicant monk regarded as holy
religion
mendicant monk regarded as a holy man
literature
character from Robin Hood legends, a jovial monk
religion
Buddhist monk known for teachings
religious life
practice of living as a monk or nun
monk-like
in a manner resembling a monk's lifestyle
monk
hindu ascetic or holy person who gives up worldly life
monastery attire
part of a monk's or nun's habit covering the shoulders
religion
monk or nun of a strict religious order
monk
member of a strict religious order following the Benedictine rule
religious title
title for a Roman Catholic monk or friar
religion
monk of the Benedictine order
monastic life
state of being a monk
Examples of monk in a sentence
A monk from Tibet visited our school. Monk is often served in gourmet restaurants. The chef prepared monk with lemon and herbs. The monk was spotted in the dense Amazon forest. Researchers are studying the habits of the monk. The old manual described how to make a monk.
A monk was essential for the operation.
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- French:moine, baudroie, ...
- German:Mönch, Seeteufel, ...
- Italian:monaco, coda di rospo, ...
- Spanish:fraile, rape, ...
- Portuguese:monge, tamboril, ...
- Chinese:僧侣, 安康鱼, ...
- Japanese:僧侶, アンコウ, ...
- Arabic:رَاهِب, سمك الراهب, ...
- Hebrew:נָזִיר, לִימוֹן יָם, ...
- Russian:монах, морской черт, ...
- Ukrainian:монах, риба-монах, ...
- Hindi:भिक्षु, मोंक, ...
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