Rosicrucian

noun

Ro·​si·​cru·​cian ˌrō-zə-ˈkrü-shən How to pronounce Rosicrucian (audio)
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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
Rosicrucianism noun

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Many of Bes' worshipers were ancient Egyptian newlyweds, according to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, as the god of fertility and childbirth. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024 There are other outdoor labyrinths at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve in Oakland, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose and Briones Regional Park in Martinez. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024 According to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Egyptians imagined Anubis this way because jackals often roamed cemeteries feasting on the flesh of the deceased. Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Christian Rosenkreutz (New Latin Rosae Crucis) reputed 15th century founder of the movement

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Rosicrucian was in 1624

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“Rosicrucian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rosicrucian. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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