GODDESS

goddess

(noun) a female deity

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Goddess

The single goddess of various monotheistic religions.

The single goddess of various bitheistic or duotheistic religions.

(Wicca) The Lady, the main deity in Wicca.

Etymology

Noun

goddess (plural goddesses)

(religion) A female deity.

(figuratively) A woman honored or adored as physically attractive or of superior charm and intelligence.

(figuratively) A woman of substantial authority or influence.

Hypernyms

• (female deity): deity, divinity, god

• (certain woman): woman

Source: Wiktionary


God"dess, n.

1. A female god; a divinity, or deity, of the female sex. When the daughter of Jupiter presented herself among a crowd of goddesses, she was distinguished by her graceful stature and superior beauty. Addison.

2. A woman of superior charms or excellence.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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