Bonze
a Buddhist monk, especially of Japan or China.
Historical Examples
The Jesuits, 1534-1921 Thomas J. Campbell
The Chinese Fairy Book Various
Eastern Shame Girl Charles Georges Souli
The Chinese Fairy Book Various
The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales Richard Garnett
The Chinese Fairy Book Various
Nightmare Tales H. P. Blavatsky
The War Tiger Wiliam Dalton
Nightmare Tales H. P. Blavatsky
The War Tiger Wiliam Dalton
noun
a Chinese or Japanese Buddhist priest or monk
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