enchantress

English

/ɪnˈtʃæntɹɪs/, /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.
  • A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman.
  • A femme fatale.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English enchaunteresse derived from Old French enchanteresse.

Origin

Old French

enchanteresse

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