English edit

Etymology edit

Latin curatrix, equivalent to curator +‎ -trix.

Noun edit

curatrix (plural curatrixes or curatrices)

  1. (dated) A female curator, guardian, or custodian[1]
  2. (obsolete) A female who cures.
    the curatrix of diseases

Synonyms edit

References edit

  1. ^ Alexander M[ansfield] Burrill (1850–1851) “CURATRIX”, in A New Law Dictionary and Glossary: [], volumes (please specify |part= or |volume=I or II), New York, N.Y.: John S. Voorhies, [], →OCLC.