English Explanatory Dictionary

Covent Garden nun

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A prostitute.

Word forms

Covent Garden nun Covent Garden nuns

Etymology

A reference to the brothels and prostitutes that were once common in and around Covent Garden in London.

Synonyms

nun

Related words

Covent Garden abbess Covent Garden ague

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