coven

noun co·ven \ ˈkə-vən also ˈkō- \

Definition of coven

1 :a collection of individuals with similar interests or activities

a coven of intellectuals

2 :an assembly or band of usually 13 witches

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Examples of coven in a Sentence

a coven of epicures who gather for monthly wine tastings

Recent Examples of coven from the Web

Fortunately, however, the mainstream media is on the case, ready to blow the lid off our secret covens of corruption.

— david french, National Review, "Media Beware: The Southern Poverty Law Center Has Become a Dangerous Joke," 13 July 2017
Another member of the Egyptian coven, Angela has also ended up on a high-brow drama –

— maria tallarico, Cosmopolitan, "The Supporting Cast of Twilight: Where Are They Now?!," 28 June 2017
The coven summoned its power through crystals and plants, cast its spells in the vernacular—no weird Latin chanting or speaking in tongues.

— julia felsenthal, Vogue, "Before There Was Twilight, Harry Potter, and Goop-Approved Crystals, There Was The Secret Circle," 19 June 2017
Dunham is the latest high-profile celebrity to stop by the covens, freak shows and asylums in Murphy's world.

— Time, "American Horror Story: Cult," 30 Oct. 2016
Yet the pro-Tsarnaev Twitter and Instagram covens aren’t frequented, by and large, by people who celebrate the Boston bombings, a key distinction.

— spencer ackerman, WIRED, "#Freejahar Hashtag Rallies Emerging Cult of Boston Bomb Suspect," 22 Apr. 2013
Like a veritable coven, three came together last night to host a screening of — the Cinema Society, The Hollywood Reporter and Samsung Galaxy.

— kerry pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2," 16 Nov. 2012

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Origin and Etymology of coven

Middle English covin agreement, confederacy, from Anglo-French covine, from Medieval Latin convenium agreement, from Latin convenire to agree — more at convenient

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First Known Use: circa 1520

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