siren song

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enticing but dangerous appeal, especially a misleading one.
noun
  1. Alternative form of siren song.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

siren song siren songs Siren's song sirensong

Etymology

From the songs of the sirens in Greek mythology, whose bewitching song lured mariners to their doom.

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