Franciscan
English
Etymology
From Medieval Latin Franciscānus, from Franciscus + -ānus (“-an”).
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /fɹænˈsɪskən/
- Rhymes: -ɪskən
Noun
Franciscan (plural Franciscans)
- (Catholicism) A member of the Order of the Friars Minor.
- (Catholicism, inexact) A monk or nun of related orders such as the Poor Clares.
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a member of the OFM
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Adjective
Franciscan (not comparable)
- Of or related to St Francis of Assisi.
- (Catholicism) Of or related to the Franciscans.
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