ˈmagdələ̇n noun
or mag·da·lene -ˌlēn
( -s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: after Mary Magadalen or Magdalene, woman whom Jesus healed of evil spirits (Lk 8:2), considered identical with a reformed prostitute (Lk 7:36 ff.)
1. : a reformed prostitute
2. : a house of refuge or reformatory for prostitutes