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neophyte

neo.phyte \'ne--*-.fi-t\ n [LL neophytus, fr. Gk neophytos, fr. neophytos 
   newly planted,] newly converted, fr. ne- + phyein to bring forth - more at 
   BE 1: a new convert : PROSELYTE  2a: a newly ordained Roman Catholic priest 
    2b: a novice in a convent  3: TYRO, BEGINNER