abbey
[ ab-ee ]
/ ˈæb i /
noun, plural ab·beys.
a monastery under the supervision of an abbot or a convent under the supervision of an abbess.
the group of buildings comprising such a monastery or convent.
the church of an abbey.
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Origin of abbey
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Abbey
[ ab-ee ]
/ ˈæb i /
noun
Edward, 1927–89, U.S. novelist and nature writer.
Edwin Austin, 1852–1911, U.S. painter and illustrator.
a female given name, form of Abigail.
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abbey
/ (ˈæbɪ) /
noun
a building inhabited by a community of monks or nuns governed by an abbot or abbess
a church built in conjunction with such a building
such a community of monks or nuns
Word Origin for abbey
C13: via Old French abeie from Church Latin abbātia abbacy
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