Etymology

From Old Dutch [Term?], from Vulgar Latin monicus, from Medieval Latin, Late Latin monachus, from Ancient Greek μοναχός ‎(monakhós, “single, solitary”), from μόνος ‎(mónos, “alone”). Compare German Mönch, English monk.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɔnɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɔnɪk
• Hyphenation: mo‧nnik