incognita

[ in-kog-nee-tuh, in-kog-ni- ]

adjective

1. (of a woman or girl) incognito.

noun

1. a woman or girl who is incognita.

Word History and Origins

Origin of incognita¹

1660–70; < Italian; feminine of incognito

Example Sentences

He made contact with Dudley Stokes, pilot for the famous 1988 Jamaican bobsled team, setting up a weekly call to talk about sports psychology and navigating terra incognita.

From Time

Western, central and much of northern Africa are terra incognita.

From Science News

Here are five books that make the terra slightly less incognita.

From The Daily Beast

Although many thousands know well the district of the Broads, yet to the bulk of people it is still a terra incognita.

From Project Gutenberg

We trust Incognita will continue her favors to The Continental.

From Project Gutenberg

By the description, Morton guessed she was the fair incognita, and felt disappointed at having lost the interview.

From Project Gutenberg

Such theories were possible only when the whole of totemic culture was as yet a terra incognita.

From Project Gutenberg

The incognita not only engrossed all his waking thoughts, but she still haunted him in his dreams.

From Project Gutenberg