pastora
/pɑːˈstɔːrə/ /paˈstɔːrə/literary
noun
A shepherdess.
- Sometimes used in literature as the proper name of a shepherdess..
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Shelton (fl. 1598–1629), translator. From Spanish pastora, feminine form corresponding to pastor. Compare Old Occitan, Occitan pastora, Old French, Middle French, French regional pastoure, Italian pastora.