Nun
WordNet
noun
(1) The 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
(2) A buoy resembling a cone
(3) A woman religious
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
From nonna "nun, tutor", originally (along with masculine form nonnus, denoting a man) a term of address for elderly persons, perhaps from children's speech, reminiscent of nana, like papa etc.
Noun
- A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, in some cases in a cloister.
- By extension, member of a similar female community in other confessions