Coven

Pronunciation

• IPA: ˈkÊŒ.vɪn
• Rhymes: -ÊŒvɪn

Origin

From Middle English covent, from Anglo-Norman covent, cuvent, from Old French convent, from Latin conventum, from convenio, from cum ("with") and venio ("I come"). Confer convent

Full definition of coven

Noun

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

Derived terms

• covener, covenstead, covendom