abbess, mother superior, prioress
(noun) the superior of a group of nuns
Source: WordNet® 3.1
prioress (plural prioresses)
A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.
Source: Wiktionary
Pri"or*ess, n. Etym: [OF. prioresse.]
Definition: A lady superior of a priory of nuns, and next in dignity to an abbess.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 November 2024
(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
