Carthusian
noun
Car·thu·sian
kär-ˈthü-zhən 
-ˈthyü-
: a member of an ascetic contemplative religious order founded by St. Bruno in 1084
Carthusian
adjective
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The Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa (also known as the Valldemossa Charterhouse) is the town's most historically significant landmark.
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Leena Kim, Town & Country, 21 June 2021
Leena Kim, Town & Country, 21 June 2021
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“Carthusian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Carthusian. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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