‖n. [ NL. See Monad. ] (Zool.) A genus of minute flagellate Infusoria of which there are many species, both free and attached. See Illust. under Monad. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. monasterials, fr. monasterium. ] Of or pertaining to monastery, or to monastic life. --
n.;
n. A monk. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a monastic manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The monastic life, system, or condition. Milman. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL. See Monastic. ] A book giving an account of monasteries. [ 1913 Webster ]