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gymnosophism (s) (noun), gymnosophisms (pl)
The supposed practices of Indian monks without raiment, as described by some confused early Christian writers: Gymnosophism is Greek for "naked sages"; actually, only the ascetic Jains practiced Nudism, while Buddhists wore saffron robes.
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