Banshee and Hobgoblin

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Banshee noun - (Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death.

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Hobgoblin and banshee are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hobgoblin" instead a noun "Banshee".

Hobgoblin noun - An imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers.

Usage example: in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, Puck is a hobgoblin who plays pranks such as spoiling milk and tripping old ladies

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Banshee and hobgoblin are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Banshee" instead a noun "Hobgoblin".

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