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philosopheresses

philosopheresses is the plural of philosopheress.

Meaning of philosopheress

Noun

philosopheress (plural philosopheresses)

  1. (rare) A female philosopher.
    • A poet doesn't want to marry a poetess, nor a philosopher a philosopheress.1873, Anthony Trollope, Phineas Redux
    Synonyms:
    philosophess

Questions about philosopheresses

What is philosopheresses the plural of?
Philosopheresses is the plural of philosopheress.

Words near philosopheresses in the dictionary

  1. philosopher's tree
  2. philosopher's wool
  3. philosopher-king
  4. philosopher-kings
  5. philosopheress
  6. philosopheresses
  7. philosophers
  8. philosophers by fire
  9. philosophers of fire
  10. philosophers stone
  11. philosophers stones

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