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hegumen

/hi-gyoo-muhn/US // hɪˈgyu mən //UK // (hɪˈɡjuːmɛn) //

巨人,巨人族

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Eastern Church.

    • : the head of a monastery.

Examples

  • The Hegumen followed next, and because of his age and infirmities a young man carried the torch for him.

  • In the colloquy overheard by him the chief speaker described himself a son of the Hegumen of the St. James'.

  • "There are five questions dividing the two parties," the Hegumen continued, when the paroxysm of hate was passed.

  • Again, the gaunt fingers of the Hegumen worked nervously, while his eyes averted themselves.

  • "The request is timely—most timely," the Hegumen replied, without regarding the presence of the newcomer.