"heiress apparent" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: heiresses apparent [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|heiresses apparent}} heiress apparent (plural heiresses apparent)
  1. A female heir apparent. Categories (topical): Monarchy Synonyms: heiress-apparent

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