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

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 notes

In plain EnglishFrench-derived variant of "Clarissa," referring to a Poor Clares nun; also used as a given name.

Word forms

Clarisses plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French Clarisse, from Italian Clarissa, from Medieval Latin Clarissa (“Poor Clare”); see there for more. Doublet of Clarissa and Clarice.

Origin: French

Rhymes for Clarisse

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Frequently asked questions

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.