Etymology

1. Pythoness

noun. (Greek mythology) the priestess of Apollo at Delphi who transmitted the oracles.

Etymology

  • pythonissa (Latin)
  • Πυθία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

2. pythoness

noun. a witch with powers of divination.

Etymology

  • -ess (English)
  • -esse (French)
  • python (English)
  • Πύθων (Ancient Greek (to 1453))