coven

coven
[ˈkʌv(ə)n]
noun
  1. a group or gathering of witches who meet regularly
    (定期的)女巫大聚会;女巫大集会
    ■(figurative, often derogatory)a secret or close-knit group of associates
    (喻,常 贬)秘密集会;(联系紧密的组织的)聚会
    covens of militants within the party.
    党内好战分子的聚会。
语源
  1. mid 17th cent.: variant of covin
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