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piscatrix

/pɪsˈkeɪ.trɪks/
pis · ca · trix
Plural:piscatrices
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piscatrix Lexical Profile

piscatrix Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A woman who fishes; a female fisher or angler.

Example

"The skilled piscatrix cast her line into the rushing river, hoping to catch a prized trout before dawn."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Piscatrix is a highly formal, literary, or archaic term; modern English typically prefers 'fisherwoman' or the gender-neutral 'angler' or 'fisher'.

• Rhymes for piscatrix

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'piscatrix', the feminine form of 'piscator' (fisherman), derived from 'piscari' (to fish) and ultimately from 'piscis' (fish).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Piscatrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/piscatrix
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