priory

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English

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman priorie.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɹaɪəɹ.i/, /ˈpɹaɪ.əɹ.i/
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  • Rhymes: -aɪəɹi
  • Rhymes: -aɪ.əɹi

Noun

priory (plural priories)

  1. A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.

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