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nuns

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1nun 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1nun
Pronunciation:
\ˈnən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old English nunne, from Late Latin nonna
Date:
before 12th century
: a woman belonging to a religious order ; especially : one under solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
nun·like 
          Listen to the pronunciation of nunlike \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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