lioness

noun

li·​on·​ess ˈlī-ə-nəs How to pronounce lioness (audio)
: a female lion

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Ambre Cashmere Intense, from Parfums de Nicolai: Patricia de Nicolai, who hails from the Guerlain family (a long-running French perfume dynasty), is an industry lioness. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2024 The encounter continued for nearly 25 minutes, as the lioness repeatedly circled the car, responding to the male lion's scent on the vehicle. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 After all, lionesses are known to be more fierce and agile. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 Fine details like fur texture are sharp in most scenes, only fading in very stark shots like a lioness silhouetted against a sunset. PCMAG, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for lioness 

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lioness was in the 14th century

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“Lioness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lioness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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lioness

noun
li·​on·​ess ˈlī-ə-nəs How to pronounce lioness (audio)
: a female lion

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