Definition of DOYENNE

doyenne

Meanings

Plural: doyennes

Noun

  • a woman who is the senior member of a group
  • A female doyen.
  • The senior or eldest female member of a group, especially one who is most or highly respected.
  • A woman who is highly experienced and knowledgeable in a particular field, subject, or line of work; expert.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French doyenne.

Synonyms

grande dame

Scrabble Score: 11

doyenne is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
doyenne is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
doyenne is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

doyenne is a valid Words With Friends word