conclave

con·clave

noun \ˈkän-ˌklāv\

Definition of CONCLAVE

1

: a private meeting or secret assembly; especially : a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals secluded continuously while choosing a pope

2

: a gathering of a group or association

Origin of CONCLAVE

Middle English, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, room that can be locked up, from com- + clavis key — more at clavicle

First Known Use: 1524

Rhymes with CONCLAVE

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