abbess

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæb.ɪs/ or /ˈæb.ɛs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæb.ɪs/ or /ˈæb.ɛs/

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Noun

Singular abbess

Plural abbesses

1. (countable) An abbess is a woman who is a leader of an abbey of nuns.

Related words

• abbot