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Rosicrucian
noun Ro·si·cru·cian \ˌrō-zə-ˈkrü-shən, ˌrä-\
Definition of ROSICRUCIAN
1
: an adherent of a 17th and 18th century movement professing esoteric and occult wisdom with emphasis on mysticism and spiritual enlightenment
2
: a member of one of several organizations held to be descended from the Rosicrucians
— Rosicrucian adjective
— Ro·si·cru·cian·ism \-shə-ˌni-zəm\ noun
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Origin of ROSICRUCIAN
Christian Rosenkreutz (New Latin Rosae Crucis) reputed 15th century founder of the movement
Rhymes with ROSICRUCIAN
absolution, allocution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, substitution
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