Carmelite

/ˈkɑrməlaɪt/ noun

Definition

A member of the Carmelite order, a Roman Catholic religious community known for their brown robes and spiritual contemplation.

Etymology

From Mount Carmel in Palestine, where the order originated in the 12th century; the name comes from Hebrew Karmel meaning 'vineyard' or 'orchard,' referring to the mountain's fertile slopes.

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The Carmelites produced some of the most important Christian mystics in history, including Saint Teresa of Ávila, who wrote about spiritual experiences so vividly that neuroscientists still study her writings to understand the brain.

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