Maurist
noun
Mau·rist
ˈmȯrə̇st
plural -s
Roman Catholicism
: a member of the Congregation of St. Maur, an amalgamation of French Benedictine houses that was founded in 1618, became noted for its literary productivity, and lasted until the French Revolution
Word History
Etymology
Saint Maurus †a.d. 584 French monk and disciple of Saint Benedict + English -ist