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
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The series follows Feyre Archeron, a young huntress drawn into the dangerous world of the fae, where she navigates political intrigue, war and romance.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
A much-obsessed-about event: The first time Rhysand speaks, when he finally sees his love interest, the headstrong huntress Feyre.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
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
But the huntress said, as if it were the most ordinary thing in the world, “Then I’ll come tomorrow?”
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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