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(kən ven′c̸ho̵̅o̅ əl)

adjective

Origin: ME < ML conventualis

of, like, or characteristic of a convent

noun

a member of a convent
a member of a branch () of the Franciscan order under a modified rule that permits the holding of property in common

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adjective

Of or relating to a convent.

noun

A member of a convent.
Conventual A member of a branch of the Franciscan order that permits the accumulation and possession of common property.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Medieval Latin conventuālis

Origin: , from conventus, convent; see convent

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