Word: prioress
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pri
or
ess
Definition: A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.
Morphemes:
Affix: prior
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot.
Affix: -ess
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix appended to words to make a female form.Examples.