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dominatrix

dom·i·na·trix [ dòmmə náytriks ] (plural dom·i·na·tri·ces [ dòmmə náytrə sz, dòmmənə tr sz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
dominant woman sadomasochist: a dominant woman partner in a sadomasochistic relationship

[Mid-16th century. < Latin, "woman ruler" < dominari (see dominate)]
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