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banshee Definition and Meaning in English (banshee definition)

noun
Synonyms:wailing spiritfemale ghost
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Banshee definition: In Irish folklore, a banshee is a female spirit whose wailing or screaming foretells a death in the family.

Definitions of Banshee

  1. 1noun

    In Irish folklore, a banshee is a female spirit whose wailing or screaming foretells a death in the family.

Example Sentences

“The old woman claimed she heard a banshee wailing outside her window just before her neighbor passed away.”

Synonyms

wailing spiritfemale ghost

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Banshee definition: In Irish folklore, a banshee is a female spirit whose wailing or screaming foretells a death in the family.
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'Banshee' translates to 'banshee' in English. Banshee definition: In Irish folklore, a banshee is a female spirit whose wailing or screaming foretells a death in the family.
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