adventuress

(ad ven′c̸hər is, əd-)

noun

a woman adventurer, specif. one who seeks to become rich and socially accepted by exploiting her charms, by scheming, etc.

See adventuress in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A woman who seeks social and financial advancement by unscrupulous means. See Usage Note at -ess.

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