DOYENNE

doyenne

(noun) a woman who is the senior member of a group

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

doyenne (plural doyennes)

A female doyen.

The senior or eldest female member of a group, especially one who is most or highly respected.

A woman who is highly experienced and knowledgeable in a particular field, subject, or line of work; expert

Synonyms

• grande dame

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