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duenna

noun

/djuːˈɛnə/

Meaning

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.

chaperone, governess, caretaker, matron

ward, dependent

strict duenna, old duenna, duenna figure, duenna role

a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters

The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.

The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.

A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.

an evening meal, typically a light or informal one

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed...