ENCHANTRESS

enchantress, witch

(noun) a female sorcerer or magician

enchantress, temptress, siren, Delilah, femme fatale

(noun) a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

enchantress

A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.

A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman.

A femme fatale.

Synonyms

• (alluring witch): siren, sorceress

• (beautiful woman): See Thesaurus:beautiful woman

• (femme fatale): See Thesaurus:vamp

Source: Wiktionary


En*chant"ress, n. Etym: [Cf. F. enchanteresse.]

Definition: A woman versed in magical arts; a sorceress; also, a woman who fascinates. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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