Nonne — meaning in English

English meaning

• nun noun A woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent, typically as part of a Christian order.
• sister noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

Senses

Nonne is used for these senses in English:

• black-arched moth A black-and-white moth of species Lymantria monacha.
• sister A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.

nun — full definition

1. noun A woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent, typically as part of a Christian order.
2. noun A woman living a similarly devoted, communal religious life in other faith traditions.

sister — full definition

1. noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
2. noun A woman felt to be closely bonded with another through shared identity, cause, or community.
3. noun (UK) A senior nurse, often in charge of a hospital ward.
4. noun A woman belonging to a religious order; a nun.

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