lamasery

[ lah-muh-ser-ee ]

/ ˈlɑ məˌsɛr i /

a monastery of lamas.

Origin of lamasery

First recorded in 1865–70, lamasery is from the French word lamaserie.

Brother,” said we, “are we not going to journey together to the Lamasery of Rache-Tchurin?

Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China |Evariste Regis Huc
He had passed the crimson walls of the lamasery before he saw her—a slender shadow ahead in the dusk.

Caravans By Night |Harry Hervey
The night advanced, and soon the Lamasery of Rache-Tchurin disappeared in the darkness.

Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China |Evariste Regis Huc
I was glad to have this unique chance of visiting a Lamasery.

An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet |A. Henry Savage Landor

I took this chance to make an offering of five hundred rupees to the Lamasery.

An Explorer's Adventures in Tibet |A. Henry Savage Landor

lamasery

/ (ˈlɑːməsərɪ) /

a monastery of lamas

C19: from French lamaserie, from lama + French -serie, from Persian serāī palace