duenna

[US]/dʒuːˈɛnə/
[UK]/dʊˈɛnə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a governess or female guardian of a young girl
Word Forms
Pluralduennas

Phrases & Collocations

duenna role

duenna figure

duenna duties

duenna presence

duenna character

duenna tradition

duenna influence

duenna protection

duenna guidance

duenna advice

Example Sentences

she acted as a duenna to the young girls.

the duenna guided them through the social customs.

he felt the presence of a duenna in the room.

in the story, the duenna was very protective.

they needed a duenna to accompany them at the event.

the duenna's advice was invaluable to the young lady.

she played the role of a duenna in the family.

a duenna often helps young women navigate society.

the story featured a wise duenna as a main character.

as a duenna, she had to maintain strict decorum.

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