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Moines

Noun (Plural)

The term "moines" is the plural form of "moine", which means a French monk or friar.

Example sentence: The monastery housed many moines who dedicated their lives to prayer and solitude.

Noun (Plural)

"Moines" can also refer to a group of Native Americans belonging to the Moingwena tribe.

Example sentence: The moines hunted deer in the dense forests of the region.

Noun (Plural)

In local slang, "moines" can be used to describe people living in or native to Des Moines, the capital city of Iowa.

Example sentence: The moines are proud of their city's vibrant arts scene.

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