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Added 30 September 2026 · word of the day, 30 September 2026

enchantress

/ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ noun

In Latin: lamia Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about enchantress at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.
A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman.
She was the enchantress of men’s hearts.
A femme fatale.
His desire for that enchantress led him to financial ruin.

Origin

From Middle English enchaunteresse, from Old French enchanteresse; equivalent to enchanter + -ess.

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