Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
celestina
procuress
Celestina means procuress. This word comes from a character named Celestina in a famous Spanish novel, who acted as a procuress. It's best to remember this word as a unique term without breaking it into pieces.
noun
  1. procuress
    A person who acts as a procurer in illicit love affairs; a matchmaker or go-between.
    La acusaron de actuar como celestina en el escándalo. // She was accused of acting as a go-between in the scandal.