Complete Definition of "prowess"

English

Pronunciation
IPA|/�pɹa��s/, SAMPA|/"praU@s/

Etymology
From OF. proece (French: prouesse)

Noun
en-noun

  1. skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity
  2. distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism

Translations

Bulgarian: ��аб�о��, ����но��
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French: exploit

Spanish: habilidad, capacidad

References
The Oxford Paperback Dictionary fourth edition ISBN 0-19-280012-4

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