Courtesan and Coquette

Courtesan

Courtesan noun - A woman who engages in sexual activities for money.
Usage example: the protagonist of the novel is a composite of several real-life courtesans who plied their trade among the decadent aristocracy
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Coquette and courtesan are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Coquette" instead a noun "Courtesan".

Coquette

Coquette noun - A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men.
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Courtesan and coquette are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Courtesan" instead a noun "Coquette".

Nearby Words: coquettish, coquetting, coquetted
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