1. (n.) A woman devoted to a religious life, who lives in a convent, under the three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

2. (n.) A white variety of domestic pigeons having a veil of feathers covering the head.

3. (n.) The smew.

4. (n.) The European blue titmouse.

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