pronuba

1 of 2

noun

ˈpränyəbə,
ˈprōn-
plural -s

Pronuba

2 of 2
Pron·​u·​ba
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taxonomic synonym of tegeticula

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin Pronuba

New Latin, from Latin, matron who attended the bride in a Roman marriage, from feminine of pronubus relating to or for marriage, from pro- pro- entry 2 + nubere to marry a man

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“Pronuba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronuba. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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