doyenne

English

Etymology

Borrowing from French.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛn

Noun

doyenne (plural doyennes)

1. A female doyen.
2. The senior, or eldest female member of a group.
   • Helen Thomas is frequently referred to as "the doyenne of the White House press corps."

Synonyms

• grande dame

Translations

• French: doyenne f (1, 2)

French

Noun

doyenne f (plural doyennes)

1. The oldest woman.
   • Jeanne Calment, la doyenne de l' humanité.

Related terms

• doyen (the oldest man)

References

• Dictionary entry for "Doyenne"