coven

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌv.ən/

The English word “coven” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

A nunnery, a convent.
A confederacy or band of people.
A formal group or assembly of witches.
In fantasy fiction, a family, group or assembly of vampires.
A clique that shares common interests or activities.

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.

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