Meaning of the word banshee in English
What does banshee mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
banshee
US /ˈbæn.ʃiː/
UK /ˈbæn.ʃiː/
Noun
1.
a female spirit in Irish and Scottish folklore whose wailing warns of a death in a house
Example:
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The old woman claimed she heard a banshee wailing before her neighbor passed away.
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Her scream was so piercing, it sounded like a banshee.
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