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or⋅a⋅trix

  [awr-uh-triks, or-]
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–noun, plural or⋅a⋅tri⋅ces  [awr-uh-trahy-seez, or-] .
a woman who delivers an oration; a public speaker, esp. one of great eloquence.
Also, or⋅a⋅tress  [awr-uh-tris, or-] .

Origin:
1425–75; late ME < L ōrātrīx, fem. of ōrātor orator; see -trix

Usage note:
See -trix.
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