raconteuse

[ rak-uhn-tœz, -tooz, -toos; French ra-kawn-tœz ]

/ ˌræk ənË?tÅ“z, -Ë?tuz, -Ë?tus; French ra kÉ”Ì?Ë?tÅ“z /

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noun, plural racÂ·onÂ·teusÂ·es

[rak-uhn-tÅ“-ziz, -too-, -too-siz; French ra-kawn-tÅ“z]. /ËŒrÃ¦k É™nË?tÅ“ zÉªz, -Ë?tu-, -Ë?tu sÉªz; French ra kÉ”Ì?Ë?tÅ“z/.

a woman who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

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Origin of raconteuse

1860â€“65; <French, feminine of raconteurraconteur; see -euse

He had an insatiable appetite for stories, and Mademoiselle de Mirancourt was an untiring raconteuse.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet
Mrs. Oldham smiled, well pleased at the tribute to her powers as a raconteuse.
The Silver Butterfly|Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
A brilliant raconteuse, Mrs. Houston possesses a fund of anecdote, as original as it is interesting.
Notable Women Authors of the Day|Helen C. Black
At least Mrs. Pennybet, a vivacious raconteuse, always declared to me that such was his reply.
Tell England|Ernest Raymond

She had attained the reputation of an accomplished raconteuse, and she was proud of it.
Prisoners of Hope|Mary Johnston