sister
Definition
1.- A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling. 2.- A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun. 3.- Any butterfly in the genus Adelpha, so named for the resemblance of the dark-colored wings to the black habit traditionally worn by nuns.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪs.tə/
Explanation
1.- My sister is always driving me crazy. 2.- Michelle left behind her bank job and became a sister at the local convent.
Details
- Category: Family and related words
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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