penitentiary
— Noun
– English
~ a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
penitentiary
— Adjective
– English
~ used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers; "penitentiary institutions"
penitentiary
— Adjective
– English
~ showing or constituting penance; "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"