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Definitions for enchantress
ɛnˈtʃæn trɪs, -ˈtʃɑn-en·chantress

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. enchantress, temptress, siren, Delilah, femme fatalenoun

    a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive

  2. enchantress, witchnoun

    a female sorcerer or magician

Wiktionary

  1. enchantressnoun

    An attractive woman skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.

  2. enchantressnoun

    A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman.

  3. enchantressnoun

    A femme fatale.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Enchantressnoun

    Etymology: enchanteress, French.

    Fell banning hag! Enchantress, hold thy tongue. William Shakespeare.

    I have it by certain tradition, that it was given to the first who wore it by an enchantress. Tatler, №. 52.

    From this enchantress all these ills are come;
    You are not safe ’till you pronounce her doom. Dryden.

    Oft with th’ enchantress of his soul he talks,
    Sometimes in crowds distress’d. James Thomson, Spring, l. 1050.

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  1. enchantress

    An enchantress is a woman who uses magic or sorcery, often portrayed as possessing beauty and charm that bewitches or captivates others. The term could also refer to a woman who is exceptionally fascinating or charming in a captivating way, not necessarily related to magic.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Enchantressnoun

    a woman versed in magical arts; a sorceress; also, a woman who fascinates

  2. Etymology: [Cf. F. enchanteresse.]

Wikidata

  1. Enchantress

    The Enchantress is the name of two fictional characters in the Marvel Comics universe. The first of which is a powerful sorceress named Amora and is one of the most notable antagonists of Thor. The second is the young Sylvie Lushton, who was given great mystic powers by Loki when he created her as a tool for chaos. She models herself after the real and first enchantress, Amora.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of enchantress in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of enchantress in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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