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carmelite

/kˈɑɹməlˌaɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.25 in modern English

Syllables
carmelite
IPA
/kˈɑɹməlˌaɪt/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A member of the Order of the Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Catholic religious order focusing on contemplative prayer and the Virgin Mary.

noun

A variety of pear.

noun

A type of fine woolen material.

adj

Of or related to the Carmelites.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Carmel + -ite.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

Carmelites (plural)

Derived Forms

Carmelitic

Synonyms

white friar

Questions

How do you pronounce carmelite?
The recorded pronunciation is /kˈɑɹməlˌaɪt/.
What does carmelite mean?
A member of the Order of the Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Catholic religious order focusing on contemplative prayer and the Virgin Mary.
Where does carmelite come from?
From Carmel + -ite.

How to pronounce carmelite

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