Trappist

Origin

From French trappiste, from La Trappe, the name of the place where the order's founder was from.

Noun

1. A monk of the order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (a branch of the Cistercians Roman Catholic religious brotherhood that use a particularly strict interpretation of the Rule of St Benedict).

Synonyms

• Cistercian

Full definition of Trappist

Adjective

1. Of or relating to this monastic order.

Derived terms

• Trappist cheese