The plural form of bonze; multiple Buddhist monks or priests, especially those from Japan or Southeast Asia.
Simple plural formation of 'bonze,' following standard English pluralization rules. Maintains the same etymological roots as the singular form from Japanese 'bōzu'.
In historical texts about European exploration, you'll find accounts of encounters with 'bonzes' that show how Europeans marveled at Buddhist monasticism and tried to understand it through their own religious framework!
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