victrix

¹ American  

[vik-triks] / ˈvɪk trɪks /

noun

plural

victrices

1. victress.

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Victrix ² American  

[vik-triks] / ˈvɪk trɪks /

noun

1. an ancient Roman epithet variously applied to Venus, Diana, and other goddesses.

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Gender

See -trix.

Etymology

Origin of victrix

From Latin, dating back to 1645–55; see origin at victor, -trix

Example Sentences

Two heats, run in very indifferent time, decided the affair; and the little pet of the Southerners was once more hailed victrix.

From Impressions of America During the years 1833, 1834 and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume I. by Power, Tyrone

For the present I will try to inspire myself a little with the victrix, and to imagine that I could do the same thing.

From Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2 by Hueffer, Francis

Failing reduction, they withdrew on June 24th; leaving her banners inscribed—Vicksburg victrix!

From Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death by DeLeon, T. C.

But Alice had fled, leaving Patricia the victrix of her bloodless battle-field.

From The Lever A Novel by Orcutt, William Dana

Quae mille victrix experientiam Collegit annos: o Dea, sic tibi Aeterna si duret iuventus Neu lacrymis oculi madescant; Sic enitebis, sic dabis aureos Dies alumnis, aurea somnia; Sic ore divino refelles Quae properat malesuadus error.

From Tennyson and His Friends by Various