noun
domina
Domina (noun) means the woman in charge of a convent.
noun
1
The woman in charge of a convent.
2
A dominatrix.
3
A lady of ancient Rome.
"The ancient historian Horace remarked once that respectable women should not draw attention to themselves by using cosmetics, perfume, or hairpieces. However, that didn’t last long with the Roman dominas."
— J. F. Ridgley, Vows of Revenge (2012)
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Etymology
Comes from Latin domina ("mistress"), and is a doublet of dame and donna.
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What is the meaning of domina?
"domina" (noun) means the woman in charge of a convent.
What are the different meanings of domina?
"domina" has 3 main meanings: 1. The woman in charge of a convent; 2. A dominatrix; 3. A lady of ancient Rome.
