priestess

noun priest·ess \ˈprēs-təs\

: a woman who leads or performs religious ceremonies in some religions

Full Definition of PRIESTESS

: a woman authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion

: a woman regarded as a leader (as of a movement)

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noun priest·ess \ˈprē-stəs\

: a woman who has the authority to lead or perform religious ceremonies

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