huntress
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Noun — A woman who hunts.
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Etymology
From Middle English hunteresse, formed from hunter plus the feminine suffix -ess.
Full origin of huntress →Frequently asked questions
What does “huntress” mean?
The word “huntress” means a woman who hunts. In plain terms, the female equivalent of a hunter, most often used in mythology or literature today.
How do you pronounce “huntress”?
“Huntress” is pronounced HUHNT-rihs (/ˈhʌntɹɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “huntress” in a sentence?
Here is “huntress” used in a sentence: “In the myth, the goddess Diana is portrayed as a huntress.”
What part of speech is “huntress”?
“Huntress” is a noun.
Where does the word “huntress” come from?
The word “huntress” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hunteresse, formed from hunter plus the feminine suffix -ess.