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