priestess

American

[pree-stis] / ˈpri stɪs /

noun

a woman who officiates in sacred rites.

Gender

See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of priestess

First recorded in 1685–95; priest + -ess

Example Sentences

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The 39-year-old, who was born in Nigeria and grew up in Manchester, has drawn widespread acclaim for her role as Hoodoo priestess Annie in the musical horror film.

From BBC

Earlier it was announced that Mosaku had received an Oscar supporting actress nomination for her role as Hoodoo priestess Annie in Sinners.

From BBC

Warren Buffett once called him a Cassandra—the mythological Trojan priestess whose grim prophecies were ignored.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mosaku: I spoke to hoodoo priestesses and that was really my main research, was kind of the faith, because that is who she is.

From Los Angeles Times

But a rainy weather forecast means the sun's rays will not be able to light the parabolic mirror used by actresses in the garb of ancient priestesses.

From Barron's

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