noun
Clarisse
kla-REES
Clarisse (noun) means a nun of the Poor Clares order, especially one following Saint Clare's original rule. Example: “The abbey housed an order of Clarisses.”
noun
1
A nun of the Poor Clares order, especially one following Saint Clare's original rule.
"The abbey housed an order of Clarisses."
How to use Clarisse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFrench-derived variant of "Clarissa," referring to a Poor Clares nun; also used as a given name.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Clarisses
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Etymology
Borrowed from French Clarisse, itself from Italian Clarissa, which came from Medieval Latin Clarissa ("Poor Clare") — see that entry for more. A doublet of Clarissa and Clarice.
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What does “Clarisse” mean?
The word “Clarisse” means a nun of the Poor Clares order, especially one following Saint Clare's original rule. In plain terms, french-derived variant of "Clarissa," referring to a Poor Clares nun; also used as a given name.
How do you pronounce “Clarisse”?
“Clarisse” is pronounced kla-REES (/kləˈriːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Clarisse” in a sentence?
Here is “Clarisse” used in a sentence: “The abbey housed an order of Clarisses.”
What part of speech is “Clarisse”?
“Clarisse” is a noun.
