priory

From Anglo-Norman priorie.

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɹaɪəɹ.i/, /ˈpɹaɪ.əɹ.i/

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• Rhymes: -aɪəɹi
• Rhymes: -aɪ.əɹi

priory (plural priories)

1. A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.

• alien priory

• prior, prioress
• priorate
• priorship