huntress
Americannoun
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a woman who hunts.
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a mare used as a hunting horse.
Gender
See -ess.
Etymology
Origin of huntress
First recorded in 1350–1400, huntress is from the Middle English word hunteresse. See hunter, -ess
Example Sentences
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Ferrell’s aesthetic, like her music, is a singular blend that joins past with present: 19th century carnival-core, art nouveau huntress, cosmic cowgirl, anime pixie and futuristic Las Vegas showgirl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
A threat is growing over a magical land where a huntress is being held captive.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 4, 2022
Pace exudes a cold calculating menace that borders on sociopathic, while Kubbra Sait, as the grand huntress of the planet of Anacreon, is terrifyingly focused on vengeance above all else.
From The Verge ● Nov. 20, 2021
And if Mr. Posen has his way, the Elaines of this millennium will be as fleet of foot as the mythical Greek huntress Atalanta of “Free to Be ... You and Me.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2014
The huntress looked past her and raised an arm to point at a spot in the distance.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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