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Rosicrucianism

ro·sic·ru·cianism

UK/ˌɹəʊ.zɪˈkɹuːʃəˌnɪzəm/ US/ˌɹoʊ.zɪˈkɹuʃəˌnɪzəm/ uncommon

noun

1.

the theological doctrine that venerates the rose and the Cross as symbols of Christ''s Resurrection and Redemption; claims various occult powers

Origin

From Rosicrucian + -ism.

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