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incognita

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in⋅cog⋅ni⋅ta

[in-kog-nee-tuh, in-kog-ni-]
–adjective, adverb
1. (of a woman or girl) incognito.
–noun
2. a woman or girl who is incognita.

Origin:
1660–70; < It; fem. of incognito
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in·cog·ni·ta   (ĭn'kŏg-nē'tə, ĭn-kŏg'nĭ-tə)   
adv.   & adj.
With one's identity disguised or concealed. Used of a woman.
n.  A woman or girl whose identity is disguised or concealed.

[Italian, feminine of incognito, incognito; see incognito.]
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