Esrakites, a sect of philosophers, among the Mahometans, who adhere to the doctrines and opinions of Plato. The word is derived from the Arabic اسبراق, which in the fourth conjugation اسبراق signifies "to shine, glitter like the sun;" so that Esbrakite seems to import "illuminated."

The Esbrakites, or Mahometan Platonists, place their highest good and happiness in the contemplation of the Divine Majesty; despising the gross imaginations of the Alcoran touching paradise. They are very careful in avoiding all vice; they prefer an equal and easy temper, love music, and divert themselves with composing little poems or spiritual songs. The sheikhs or priests, and the chief among the preachers of the imperial mosques, are Esbrakites.

Esclaircissemment, a French term adopted into our language, signifying the explaining or clearing up of some difficulty or obscurity.