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friary

/ˈfraɪəri/

friarynoun

friaries

/ˈfraɪəri/

Translations

The friary was located on the outskirts of the town.

Монастырь находился на окраине города.

Additional translations

монашеский дом

Definitions

A building or community where friars live and work, often associated with a religious order.

The friary was known for its beautiful gardens and the charitable work of its residents.

Synonyms

friaryadjective

/ˈfraɪəri/

Used attributively to qualify another noun (e.g., ‘friary chapel’); treated as an adjective.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a friar or a friary.

The friary chapel retained its simple medieval character.

Synonyms