Khlyst

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian хлыст (xlyst).

Noun

Khlyst (plural Khlysts or Khlysti or Khlysty)

  1. (historical) A member of an underground religious movement that split off from the Russian Orthodox Church in 17th century.

Adjective

Khlyst (not comparable)

  1. Relating to this movement.