prêtresse

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French

Etymology

From prêtre (priest) +‎ -esse (-ess).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pʁɛ.tʁɛs/ ~ /pʁe.tʁɛs/
  • Rhymes: -ɛs
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Noun

prêtresse f (plural prêtresses, masculine prêtre)

  1. priestess
  2. wife or lover of a male priest

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