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(a) n. a yellow ceremonial hat as worn by members of the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism (see Gelugpa, n.); (hence) a member of the Gelugpa…
Designating one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism (see sense A.); of, relating to, or belonging to this school. Cf. Gelug, adj.
Designating one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism (see sense B.); of, relating to, or belonging to this school. Cf. Gelugpa, adj.