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coven.

A nunnery, a convent.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkʌv.ən/
  1. A nunnery, a convent.

  2. A confederacy or band of people.

    obsolete
  3. A formal group or assembly of witches.

  4. In fantasy fiction, a family, group or assembly of vampires.

  5. A clique that shares common interests or activities.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English covent, from Anglo-Norman covent, cuvent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventum, from conveniō, from cum (“with”) and venio (“to come”). Doublet of convent.

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