raconteuse

[ rak-uhn-tœz, -tooz, -toos; French ra-kawn-tœz ]

/ ˌræk ənˈtœz, -ˈtuz, -ˈtus; French ra kɔ̃ˈtœz /

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noun, plural rac·on·teus·es

[rak-uhn-tœ-ziz, -too-, -too-siz; French ra-kawn-tœz]. /ˌræk ənˈtœ zɪz, -ˈtu-, -ˈtu sɪz; French ra kɔ̃ˈtœz/.

a woman who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

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Origin of raconteuse

1860–65; <French, feminine of raconteurraconteur; see -euse

Words nearby raconteuse

rack up, rackwork, raclette, racon, raconteur, raconteuse, racoon, RACQ, racquet, racquetball, racy

How to use raconteuse in a sentence

He had an insatiable appetite for stories, and Mademoiselle de Mirancourt was an untiring raconteuse.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet
Mrs. Oldham smiled, well pleased at the tribute to her powers as a raconteuse.
The Silver Butterfly|Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
A brilliant raconteuse, Mrs. Houston possesses a fund of anecdote, as original as it is interesting.
Notable Women Authors of the Day|Helen C. Black
At least Mrs. Pennybet, a vivacious raconteuse, always declared to me that such was his reply.
Tell England|Ernest Raymond

She had attained the reputation of an accomplished raconteuse, and she was proud of it.
Prisoners of Hope|Mary Johnston