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pythoness

pyt·ho·ness

uncommon

noun

1.

a witch with powers of divination

2.

(Greek mythology) the priestess of Apollo at Delphi who transmitted the oracles

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Origin

From Late Latin pythonissa, from Ancient Greek Πυθία (Puthía). Compare Pythia.

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