virtuosa

noun

vir·​tu·​o·​sa ˌvər-chü-ˈō-sə How to pronounce virtuosa (audio)
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: a girl or woman who is a virtuoso

Word History

Etymology

Italian, feminine of virtuoso

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of virtuosa was in 1668

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Cite this Entry

“Virtuosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtuosa. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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