carene

n. 四旬斋(旧时由主教规定给教士、俗人或由修道院院长规定给修道士的斋戒,共40天,在此期间只许吃面包,喝水)

发音

US /kɑɹiːn/
UK /kɒriːn/

词形变化

carenes 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of carenum (“reduction of must or sweet wine in ancient European cuisine”).

    历史 废旧 罕用 不可数 烹饪
  2. 1.

    A 40-day fast or period of similar abstinence.

    历史 罕用 宗教
  3. 2.

    An indulgence from 40 days of fasting or similar abstinence, especially during Lent; (later) various equivalent indulgences against punishment in Purgatory.

    历史 罕用 宗教
  4. 1.

    The lower portion of a marine animal's shell, covering its mantle.

    废旧 生物 动物学

词源

From Latin carēnum or caroenum, from Ancient Greek κάροινον (károinon), q.v.

来源：wiktionary