"ravenette" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ravenettes [plural]
Etymology: From raven + -ette, after brunette. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|raven|ette}} raven + -ette Head templates: {{en-noun}} ravenette (plural ravenettes)
  1. (rare) A raven-haired person (especially a woman). Tags: rare Categories (topical): Hair colors
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