Black Narcissus (1947 Film) Glossary

Black Narcissus (1947 Film) Glossary

Abominable

Detestable; repulsive

Convent

A contract/agreement

Discipline

Being in control/well-trained

Generous

A very giving person

Impress

To make a positive impression on someone

Monk

A male member of a religious community

Narcissus

A flower/a hunter in Greek mythology

Objectionable

Disagreeable/offensive

Reverend

A clergyman

Ringworm

A highly contagious disease that affects the skin

Scriptural

Text from the Bible or other religious book

Servant

A helper

Sober

Someone who does not indulge in drugs/alcohol after having a problem with them in the past

Superior

Better than

Voluntarily

Doing something of one's own free will

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