poetisa

Portuguese

/ˌpo.e.ˈt͡ʃi.za/, /pwɛ.ˈti.zɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • female poet, poetess female equivalent of

Etymology

Suffix from Portuguese poeta (male poet).

Origin

Portuguese

poeta

Gloss

male poet

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