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Religious woman starts the Canticle of Simeon (3)

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I believe the answer is:

nun

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'religious woman' is the definition.
(woman who has taken religious vows)

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(Other definitions for nun that I've seen before include "One in holy order" , "Convent dweller" , "One who's taken vows" , "She's a member of a religious community" , "Member of convent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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