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penitentiary

/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛntʃɚi/ · 12 letters · 8 distinct letters

  1. noun

    a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

  2. adjective

    used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

    penitentiary institutions

  3. adjective

    showing or constituting penance

    penitential tears

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