The DUCHESS is the owner of the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll's novel 'ALICE's Adventures in Wonderland'. The DUCHESS is a character who is described as being a very unpleasant woman, with a sharp temper and a tendency to be cruel. She is also known for her strange cooking habits, such as making dishes out of things like pepper and mustard. Despite her negative traits, she is still the owner of the Cheshire Cat, who is a mysterious and mischievous creature that often appears in ALICE's dreams.