"matadoress" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: matadoresses [plural]
Etymology: From matador + -ess. Etymology templates: {{af|en|matador|-ess}} matador + -ess Head templates: {{en-noun}} matadoress (plural matadoresses)
  1. A female matador. Synonyms: matadora
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