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coven

noun
/ˈkʌv.ən/

Etymology

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.

  1. derived from conventum
  2. derived from covent
  3. derived from covent
  4. inherited from covent

Definitions

  1. A nunnery, a convent.

  2. A confederacy or band of people.

  3. A formal group or assembly of witches.

    • A coven of witches is traditionally composed of thirteen members of either sex, with one of them acting as officer or priest.
  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

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

    2. A clique that shares common interests or activities.

      • “This is a very African area”, he said as they maneuvered their way among the covens of menacing children gathered in the halls.

    3. A village in Brewood and Coven parish, South Staffordshire district, Staffordshire,…

      A village in Brewood and Coven parish, South Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SJ9006).

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA