Banshee
Banshee noun - (Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death.
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Faerie
Faerie noun - An imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers.
Usage example: in ancient folklore faeries were often portrayed as powerful beings who could wreak havoc on the lives of humans
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Banshee and faerie are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Banshee" instead a noun "Faerie".
Nearby Word: faery
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