nun
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noun \ˈnən\Definition of NUN
: a woman belonging to a religious order; especially : one under solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
— nun·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
Origin of NUN
Middle English, from Old English nunne, from Late Latin nonna
First Known Use: before 12th century
2nun
noun \ˈnu̇n\Definition of NUN
: the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet — see alphabet table
Origin of NUN
Hebrew nūn
First Known Use: circa 1567
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