femme fatale

English

/fɛm fəˈtæl/, /fɛm fəˈtɑːl/

noun
Definitions
  • An attractive and seductive but ultimately dangerous woman.

Etymology

Borrowed from French femme fatale (deadly woman).

Origin

French

femme fatale

Gloss

deadly woman

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