carene

noun4

1. •
   (rare, historical) A 40-day fast or period of similar abstinence.
2. •
   (rare, historical) An indulgence from 40 days of fasting or similar abstinence, especially during Lent; (later) various equivalent indulgences against punishment in Purgatory.
3. •
   (no longer used) The lower portion of a marine animal's shell, covering its mantle.
4. •
   (no longer used, rare) Synonym of carenum (“reduction of must or sweet wine in ancient European cuisine”).