"provocatrice" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: provocatrices [plural]
Etymology: From French provocatrice. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|provocatrice}} French provocatrice Head templates: {{en-noun}} provocatrice (plural provocatrices)
  1. (rare) A female provocateur. Tags: rare Synonyms: provocateuse, provocatrix Related terms: agente provocatrice
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