enchantress

Etymology

From Middle English enchaunteresse, from Old French enchanteresse.

noun

  1. A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.
    The tablets upon which the events of the day were recorded refer to enchantresses, and we can conclude that they were by no means restricted to ancient beldames. 1936, Rollo Ahmed, The Black Art, London: Long, page 25
  2. A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman.
    She was the enchantress of men's hearts.
  3. A femme fatale.
    His desire for that enchantress led him to financial ruin!

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