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Siren

One of three sea nymphs, -- or, according to some writers, of two, -- said to frequent an island near the coast of Italy, and to sing with such sweetness that they lured mariners to destruction.

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Alarm 76% connected

A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Alarum 76% connected

See Alarm.

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Alert 76% connected

Watchful; vigilant; active in vigilance.

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Salamander 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of Urodela, belonging to Salamandra, Amblystoma, Plethodon, and various allied genera, especially those that are more or…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Woman 76% connected

An adult female person; a grown-up female person, as distinguished from a man or a child; sometimes, any female person.

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Delilah 92% connected

The mistress of Samson, who betrayed him (Judges xvi.); hence, a harlot; a temptress.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Enchantress 92% connected

A woman versed in magical arts; a sorceress; also, a woman who fascinates.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Temptress 92% connected

A woman who entices.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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