poetess means A female poet. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.
poetess is pronounced /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/.
noun
- A female poet.“The ancient poetess singeth, that Hesperus all things bringeth, / Smoothing the wearied mind: bring me my love, Rosalind.”