A member of the Carthusian order of monks, known for their vow of silence and contemplative lifestyle.
From French Chartreux, referring to the Carthusians, derived from their original monastery at La Grande Chartreuse in the French Alps (established 1084). The order's name comes from the location.
Chartreux monks invented Chartreuse liqueur to support their monastery—so that sweet green or yellow drink you might try is literally made by monks who've taken vows of silence!
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