Mōn'a-chal, a.

adjective

(mōn'a-kal), a. [Fr. & Sp. monacal, It. monacale, from Lat. monachus, Gr. μοναχός, a monk, from μοναχός, solitary, single, from μόνος, alone, solitary.] Pertaining to monks or a monastic life; monastic.