Dictionary Check: penitentiary
"penitentiary" is a valid word!
Scrabble
17
points
Words with Friends
19
points
Definition
adjective
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
Example:
"penitentiary institutions"
adjective
showing or constituting penance
Example:
"penitential tears"
noun
a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
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