n.
- a device that makes a loud prolonged signal or warning sound.
- Greek Mythology each of a number of women or winged creatures whose singing lured unwary sailors on to rocks.
- a woman who is considered to be alluring but also dangerous in some way.
- an eel-like American amphibian, typically living in muddy pools.
[Family Sirenidae.]
Phrase
- siren song
(or call)
the appeal of something that is alluring but also potentially dangerous.
Etymology
ME (denoting an imaginary type of snake): from OFr. sirene, from late L. Sirena, fem. of L. Siren, from Gk Seirēn.