GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   nun , n. [OE. nunne, AS. nunne, fr. L. nonna nun, nonnus monk; cf. Gr. , ; of unknown origin. Cf. Nunnery.]
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   A woman devoted to a religious life, who lives in a convent, under the three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
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   They holy time is quiet as a nun
   Breathless with adoration.
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   (Zool.) (a) A white variety of domestic pigeons having a veil of feathers covering the head. (b) The smew. (c) The European blue titmouse.
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   Gray nuns (R. C. Ch.), the members of a religious order established in Montreal in 1745, whence branches were introduced into the United States in 1853; -- so called from the color or their robe, and known in religion as Sisters of Charity of Montreal. -- Nun buoy. See under Buoy.
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   nun , n. The 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, corresponding in pronunciation to n.
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   nun , n. The 25th letter of the Arabic alphabet, corresponding in pronunciation to n.
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