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connaisseuse

connaisseuse is the female equivalent of connaisseur.

Meaning of connaisseur

Noun

connaisseur (plural connaisseurs)

  1. A specialist of a given field, especially in one of the fine arts or in a matter of taste: a connoisseur.
    • The gallery of Prince Valsavoja contains about 100 pictures several of which deserve the attention of the artist and connaisseur.1847, L. Piale (publisher), Guide to Naples and Sicily, Part I: Naples, page 42
    Synonyms:
    connoisseur

Forms of connaisseuse

pluralconnaisseuses
alternative formconnoisseuse

Origin of connaisseuse

From French connaisseuse.

Questions about connaisseuse

What is connaisseuse the female equivalent of?
Connaisseuse is the female equivalent of connaisseur.

Words near connaisseuse in the dictionary

  1. Connachtwoman
  2. Connachtwomen
  3. Connah's Quay
  4. connaisseur
  5. connaisseurs
  6. connaisseuse
  7. connaisseuses
  8. Connally
  9. Connallys
  10. connaraceous
  11. connascence

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