STYLITE


Meaning of STYLITE in English

[ 'stʌɪlʌɪt ]

■ noun historical an ancient or medieval ascetic living on top of a pillar.

Origin

C17: from eccles. Gk stulitēs , from stulos 'pillar'.

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