progenitrix

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English

Etymology

From Latin prōgenitrīx; equivalent to progenitor +‎ -trix.

Noun

progenitrix (plural progenitrices)

  1. A female progenitor, a foremother, any of a person's direct female ancestors (ancestresses).

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