raconteuse

[ rak-uh n-tœz, -tooz, -toos; French ra-kawn-tœz ]
/ ˌræk ənˈtœz, -ˈtuz, -ˈtus; French ra kɔ̃ˈtœz /

noun, plural rac·on·teus·es [rak-uh n-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.

Origin of raconteuse

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

Words nearby raconteuse

rackle, rackwork, raclette, racon, raconteur, raconteuse, racoon, racq, racquet, racquetball, racy

Example sentences from the Web for raconteuse

  • Mrs. Oldham smiled, well pleased at the tribute to her powers as a raconteuse.

    The Silver Butterfly |Mrs. Wilson Woodrow