n.
Pronunciation: ˌ r ō -z ə - ' krü-sh ə n, ˌ rä-
Function: noun
Etymology: Christian Rosenkreutz (NL Rosae Crucis ) reputed 15th century founder of the movement
Date: 1624
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 \ -sh ə - ˌ ni-z ə m \ noun