ˈfrī(ə)rē, -ri noun
( -es )
Etymology: alteration (influenced by friar ) of earlier frary friary, brotherhood, from Middle English frarie, frerie, from Middle French frarie, frairie, frerie, from Medieval Latin fratria, from fratr-, frater friar, monk (from Latin, brother) + Latin -ia -y — more at brother
: a convent or brotherhood of friars : monastery