Definition of "priory" [pri•o•ry]

• A monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress. (noun)

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• "Next to Santo Domingo, occupying part of the magnificent building that was originally the priory, is the state's Regional Museum."
• "I called the priory and sure enough she was there, sick as a dog and in bed with the flu, but patiently awaiting word from me, and immediately wired some money for a ticket on my old dog."
• "CONLIN: Actually, it's called the priory and I know it's probably ..."