# caloyer

> English word · Noun · IPA /kəˈlɔɪə/

## Definitions
1. A reclusive monk of the Greek Orthodox Church.

## Etymology
From French caloyer, from Italian caloiero, from Ancient Greek κᾰλόγηρος (kălógēros, “venerable”), from κᾰλός (kălós, “beautiful”) + γῆρας (gêras, “old age”).

## Source
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