Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
donzela
Noun
dawn-ZAY-lah
Definition
A young maiden or girl, often used to refer to someone of noble birth or characterized by innocence.
Examples
- In the tale, the brave knight rescues the donzela from danger.
- She carried herself with the grace of a donzela in a royal court.
Meaning
The term ‘donzela’ refers to a young woman, typically unmarried, embodying virtues of purity and modesty.
Synonyms
- maiden
- virgin
- girl
- young lady