[ ˌrəʊzɪ'kru:ʃ(ə)n ]
■ noun a member of a secretive society devoted to the study of metaphysical, mystical, and alchemical lore.
■ adjective relating to the ~s.
Derivatives
~ism noun
Origin
from mod. L. rosa crucis (or crux ), Latinization of the name of the legendary 15th-cent. founder of the movement, Christian Rosenkreuz .