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pythoness

py·tho·ness [ pthənəss ] (plural py·tho·ness·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
ancient Greek priestess: in ancient Greek religion, a woman believed to be possessed by the spirit of an oracle, especially Apollo's priestess at Delphi

[14th century. < late Latin pythonissa, feminine of python (see python)]
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