priestess
noun/ˈpriːstɪs/
Frequency rank: #13,713 most common English word
Meaning
A woman who officiates religious ceremonies or serves a deity in a religious role.
Example sentence
The ancient temple was guarded by priestess who performed sacred rituals each morning.
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