banshee

🇺🇸 /ˈbænʃiː/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbænʃiː/
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A mythical creature in Irish folklore, often described as a woman who wails to foretell someone's death.

The eerie sound of the wind was mistaken for the mournful cry of a banshee.

translation

n. A mythical creature in Irish folklore, often described as a woman who wails to foretell someone's death.

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Plural banshees