siren
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/ˈsaɪrən/
🇬🇧
/ˈsaɪrən/
noun
R
A loud warning device that makes a long sound.
The fire truck's siren warned people to move aside.
R
In Greek myths, a sea creature with a woman's head and a bird or fish body that lured sailors with its singing.
The sailors heard the siren's song and sailed toward the dangerous rocks.
R
A very attractive but dangerous woman.
He was drawn to the mysterious siren, unaware of her dangerous intentions.
R
Something that seems attractive but leads to bad results.
The promise of quick money was a siren that led many to make poor choices.
translation
A loud warning device that makes a long sound.; In Greek myths, a sea creature with a woman's head and a bird or fish body that lured sailors with its singing.; A very attractive but dangerous woman.; Something that seems attractive but leads to bad results.
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sirens