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coven

 

[ ˈkʌv.ən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

witchcraft group

A coven is a gathering of witches who come together to practice witchcraft, share knowledge, and celebrate rituals. Typically, covens consist of a group of three to thirteen members, who may participate in various magical or spiritual activities.

Synonyms

assembly, circle, gathering

Examples of usage

  • The coven held a ritual under the full moon.
  • Members of the coven each brought their own spells to share.
  • She was invited to join a local coven.
  • The coven met weekly to discuss their practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "coven" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conclave

🇮🇳 संधि

🇩🇪 Hexenzirkel

🇮🇩 pertemuan penyihir

🇺🇦 кругом чаклунів

🇵🇱 zgromadzenie czarownic

🇯🇵 魔女の集まり

🇫🇷 coven

🇪🇸 coven

🇹🇷 büyücü grubu

🇰🇷 마녀 집단

🇸🇦 مجموعة الساحرات

🇨🇿 sorcererské shromáždění

🇸🇰 súženie

🇨🇳 女巫聚会

🇸🇮 čarovniški krog

🇮🇸 heksaklúbbur

🇰🇿 сиқыршылар тобы

🇬🇪 ჯადოქრების ჯგუფი

🇦🇿 cadılar qrupu

🇲🇽 coven

Etymology

The word 'coven' originates from Middle English 'covin' or 'covent', which meant a group or assembly. The term is believed to have been derived from the Old French word 'covent', meaning a convent or community. Its use in relation to witchcraft gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly with the rise of modern paganism and Wicca. The association of the word with witchcraft likely stems from the idea that witches worked in groups, often forming close-knit communities to share practices and beliefs. The concept of the coven has evolved over time, reflecting the social and spiritual structures of those who practice witchcraft.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,589 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.