Meaning & use
huntress
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A woman or girl who hunts, especially for game.
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In Greek mythology, Artemis is depicted as a skilled huntress.
The novel's heroine is a fierce huntress who tracks poachers through the forest.
A note on using this word
Huntress is a gendered term now used mainly in literary, mythological, or historical contexts, since 'hunter' is commonly used for people of any gender today.
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