Main Entry: neo·phyte

Pronunciation: \ˈnē-ə-ˌfīt\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin neophytus, from Greek neophytos, from neophytos newly planted, newly converted, from ne- + phyein to bring forth — more at be

Date: 14th century

1 : a new convert : proselyte
2 : novice 1
3 : tyro, beginner