noun
- Plural of contessa; Italian noblewoman or the wife of a count.
Usage: Italian title of nobility; Feminine form of conte (count)
Examples
- The contessas of Venice were known for their patronage of the arts.
- Several contessas attended the royal ball in their finest gowns.
- The contessas held significant influence in Italian society during the Renaissance.
- She was introduced as one of the contessas of the region.
- The contessas gathered for the charity gala.