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Meaning of banshee
A female spirit in Irish folklore who is believed to signal the death of a family member, typically by wailing or screaming.
Etymology of banshee
The word "banshee" originates from the Irish language, with "bean" meaning "woman" and "sí" meaning "fairy" or "spirit", thus literally meaning "fairy woman".
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the female spirit from Irish folklore.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A female spirit in Irish folklore who is believed to signal the death of a family member, typically by wailing or screaming.
- * A person or thing that is perceived as a harbinger of doom or death.
Usage Examples
- The old mansion was said to be haunted by a banshee who would scream to signal the death of a family member.
- * She felt like a banshee, wailing and mourning the loss of her loved one.