Definition of COVEN

coven

Plural: covens

Noun

  • A traditional assembly or group of witches.
  • an assembly of witches; usually 13 witches
  • A nunnery, a convent
  • A confederacy or band of people (obsolete)
  • A formal group or assembly of witches.
  • In fantasy fiction, a family, group or assembly of vampires.
  • A clique that shares common interests or activities.

Examples

  • He felt like he’d joined a ’COVEN’ of expert Words With Friends players, making his ’C’ hook look like magic.

Origin / 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.

Scrabble Score: 10

coven: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
coven: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
coven: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

coven: valid Words With Friends Word