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pantheress

pantheress

1 9.9
An old or rare word for a female panther
  • noun
  • /ˈpænθərɛs/
  • Archaic
: pantera hembra
  • The pantheress prowled silently through the jungle.

Examples

  • The wildlife documentary featured a stunning shot of a female pantheress lounging in the trees.

  • In ancient tales, a pantheress often symbolizes strength.

  • The old story described a fierce pantheress protecting her young in the jungle.

  • In the rare book, a pantheress was mentioned as the leader of the pride.

  • The explorer believed he had spotted a pantheress near the river at dawn.

  • The artist drew inspiration from the majestic pantheress wandering through the moonlit forest.

  • In ancient folklore, the pantheress was often portrayed as a mystical creature guarding the jungle.

Synonyms

panther
vspantheress
57 3.0

A large wild cat with a dark coat like a leopard or jaguar

is an older rare word that specifically names the female animal

Surface Forms

pantheress singular
pantheresses plural

Morphology

pantheress = panther (transparent) = panther + ess

Form and meaning are the straightforward feminine derivation 'panther' + '-ess', so learners can derive 'female panther'.

Etymology

Pantheress is simply panther plus the ending -ess, which means 'female', as in actress or waitress. So it originally meant a female panther and is an old or rare way to say that.