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The definition of a goddess is a female god, or a beautiful woman.
(noun)An example of a goddess is Athena.
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See goddess in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a female god
- a woman greatly admired, as for her beauty
- a feminine deity proposed by some as having been worshiped from ancient times and as variously present as a goddess in many of the world's myths and religions: often with the
Origin: ME godesse
See goddess in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A female being of supernatural powers or attributes, believed in and worshiped by a people.
- often Goddess A female being believed to be the source of life and being and worshiped as the principal deity in various religions. Used with the.
- An image of a female supernatural being; an idol.
- Something, such as fame or wealth, that is worshiped or idealized.
- A woman of great beauty or grace.
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