heiress

noun heir·ess \ˈer-əs\

: a girl or woman who is an heir; especially : a girl or woman who inherits a large amount of money

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: a woman who is an heir especially to great wealth

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noun heir·ess \ˈer-əs\

: a girl or a woman who is an heir

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