Coven (noun)

1. A group of witches who gather together for religious or magical purposes.
2. A secret or exclusive group of people who meet together for a common purpose.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word "cofn" meaning "assembly" or "gathering" , it was first used to describe a gathering of witches in the 16th century.

Examples:

1. The coven met in the woods at midnight.
2. She was initiated into a coven of Wiccans.
3. The coven was led by a powerful witch.
4. The coven practiced rituals to summon spirits.
5. The coven was a secret society of powerful people.