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The•re•sa
Pronunciation: (tu-rē'su, -zu; Sp. te-re'sä), [key]—
n.
1. Saint. Also,Teresa.Also called
There'sa of A'vi•la Pronunciation: (ä'vē-lä"). [key]1515–82, Spanish Carmelite nun, mystic, and writer.
2. a female given name.
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