monkflower

/ˈmɒŋkˌflaʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of monk’s cowl or hood, typically worn by monks in the Eastern Orthodox tradition.

“The monk’s elaborate monkflower and robes made him look like a figure from a medieval painting.”

Synonyms

  • monastic hood
  • monk's cowl

Antonyms

  • laic hood
  • secular headgear