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"
Synonyms:
noun

a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

Synonyms:
pen

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