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Definition of evocatrix

evocatrix

/ˌɛv.əˈkeɪ.trɪks/
ev · o · ca · trix

Adverb:evocatively
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Plural:evocatrices
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Adjective:evocative
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evocatrix Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A woman or female entity who evokes, calls forth, or summons, particularly in the context of eliciting spirits, deep memories, or powerful emotions.

Example

"In the poet's final stanza, the moon is personified as a silent evocatrix of long-forgotten grief."

Word Nuance & Usage

A highly rare, literary term specifically denoting a female summoner or inspirer; the masculine or gender-neutral equivalent is 'evocator'.

• Rhymes for evocatrix

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'evocatrix', the feminine form of 'evocator' (one who calls out or summons), derived from 'evocare' (to call out).

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