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Meaning of contessa | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
kənˈtɛsə

Definitions

A countess, often specifically an Italian countess

Equivalents

Italiano contessa

Examples

“[…] Ms. Boris choreographed a tale about a haughty contessa who tries to seduce a young man with wondrous perfumes.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
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See also

contesseration contest contest competition contest shape contestability Contestable

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