canoness
noun
can·on·ess
ˈka-nə-nəs 
1
: a woman living in community under a religious rule but not under a perpetual vow
2
: a member of a Roman Catholic congregation of women corresponding to canons regular
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“Canoness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canoness. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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