imperatrix
/ɪmpəˈrɑːtrɪks
/noun (plural imperatrices /ɪmpəˈrɑːtrɪsiːz/) rare
An empress.After this schism it became fully independent and is today in the rare situation of being headed by a female, an 85 year old Imperatrix....
- He put to death all those who were of the race imperial; and sent to Holin (or Kamkorom) the imperatrices, the queens, and their attendants.
- She was an executive woman, quick of tongue and something of an imperatrix.
Origin
Early 17th century: Latin, feminine of imperator (see imperator).
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