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priestess

nounfeminine/sɐsɨɾðuˈtizɐ/medium

sa·cer·do·ti·sa

Definition

A woman who officiates in sacred rites, especially in ancient or pagan religions.
The priestess led the ceremony at the temple.
In Greek mythology, priestesses served the gods.
Common collocations
temple priestesshigh priestessrole of the priestess

Etymology

Do latim 'sacerdotissa', feminino de 'sacerdos'.

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