pastora

pɑˈstoɾɑ

Definitions

1. noun

A female herdsman, especially one who tends sheep or goats.

“The village was surrounded by pastoras who cared for the community’s livestock.”

2. feminine singular noun

A female shepherd.

“In the rolling hills, the pastora sang softly to her flock.”

Synonyms

  • herdsman
  • shepherdess

Antonyms

  • sheeper