coven

Etymology

From Middle English covent, from Anglo-Norman covent, cuvent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventum, from conveniō, from cum (“with”) and venio (“I come”). Doublet of convent.

noun

  1. A formal group or assembly of witches.
  2. A family, group or assembly of vampires.
  3. A clique that shares common interests or activities.
    “This is a very African area”, he said as they maneuvered their way among the covens of menacing children gathered in the halls. 1986, David Leavitt, The Lost Language of Cranes (paperback), Penguin, page 12

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