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pythoness noun. . LME.
[Old French phitonise (mod. pythonisse) from medieval Latin phitonissa alt. of late Latin pythonissa fem. of pytho(n-) from late Greek puthon PYTHON noun2: see -ESS1.]
Ancient History. A woman said to be possessed by and utter the words of a familiar spirit; a woman with powers of divination; a witch. Also, the Pythian priestess.