grande dame (gr nd dm, gränd däm)n. pl. grandes dames also grand dames (gr nd dm, gränd däm) 1. A highly respected elderly or middle-aged woman. 2. A respected woman having extensive experience in her field: the grande dame of women's professional tennis. [French : grande, great + dame, lady.] |
grande dame [grond dam]
Noun
a woman regarded as the most prominent or respected member of her profession or group: the grande dame of international fashion [French]
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| Noun | 1. | grande dame - a middle-aged or elderly woman who is stylish and highly respected gentlewoman, ma'am, madam, lady, dame - a woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady" |
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