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Word: Nun
Speech Type: Noun
Old English nonne, from ecclesiastical Latin nonna, feminine of nonnus ‘monk’, reinforced by Old French nonne
nʌn
a member of a religious community of women, typically one living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Short Definition:member of religious community of women
any of a number of birds whose plumage resembles a nun's habit, especially an Asian mannikin.
Short Definition:several birds whose plumage resembles nun's habit
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