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nunnery
noun nun·nery \ˈnən-rē, ˈnə-nə-\
: a place where nuns live
plural nun·ner·ies
Full Definition of NUNNERY
: a convent of nuns
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First Known Use of NUNNERY
14th century
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nunnery
noun nun·nery \ˈnə-nə-rē\
plural nun·ner·ies
Definition of NUNNERY for Kids
: convent
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