1. plural of ogress; female ogres or monsters in fairy tales and folklore
Usage: mythology; fairy tales

Examples

• The fairy tale featured wicked ogresses who lived in the dark forest.
• Children were frightened by stories of ogresses who ate little boys and girls.
• The ogresses in the story were defeated by the brave knight.
• Medieval folklore often depicted ogresses as cannibalistic creatures.
• The ogresses guarded their treasure in a mountain cave.
• Unlike their male counterparts, the ogresses were said to be even more cunning.