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adventuress
[ ad-ven-cher-is ]
/ ædˈvɛn tʃər ɪs /
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noun
a woman who schemes to win social position, wealth, etc., by unscrupulous or questionable means.
a woman who is an adventurer.
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Origin of adventuress
First recorded in 1745–55; adventur(er) + -ess
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adventuress
/ (ədˈvɛntʃərɪs) /
noun
a woman who seeks adventure, esp one who seeks success or money through daring exploits
a woman who seeks money or power by unscrupulous means
a speculator
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