Definition of "coven" [coven]

• An assembly of 13 witches. (noun)

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• "His Republican rivals have done him damage by focusing on his record as chief executive at the Bain company, which they described as a coven of corporate raiders and vultures, taking over smaller firms and laying off workers."
• "Now that Magrat Garlick has become queen, the witches coven is short a member."
• "Mysterius the Unfathomable #5 - The leader of the witch’s coven is revealed, Blake makes a comeback, and Ella Tamblyn speaks some harsh truths."