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noun
A nun in charge of a priory or convent; either a prioress or an abbess.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The head of a convent; an abbess.
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noun
the superior of a group of nuns
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: abbess, prioress
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Broader terms: superior
Narrower terms: mother, Bridget, Saint Bridget, St. Bridget, Brigid, Saint Brigid, St. Brigid, Bride, Saint Bride, St. Bride, Heloise
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