Banshee: meaning, definitions and examples

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banshee

 

[ หˆbรฆnสƒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical being

A banshee is a female spirit in Gaelic folklore, known for wailing or shrieking as a sign that a death is imminent in a family. This legend suggests that the banshee appears to herald the passing of a loved one, often described with long hair and a flowing white gown, embodying the sorrow and grief associated with death.

Synonyms

specter, spirit, wraith

Examples of usage

  • The family heard a banshee's wail that night.
  • In Irish folklore, meeting a banshee foretells tragedy.
  • She described the banshee as a ghostly woman with a mournful cry.

Translations

Translations of the word "banshee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น banshee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค‚เคถเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Banshee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ banshee

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฝัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ banshee

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใ‚ทใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท banshee

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ banshee

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท banshee

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐด์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู†ุดูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ banshee

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ banshee

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅณๅฆ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ banshee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ banshee

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะฝัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒจแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ banshee

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ banshee

Etymology

The term 'banshee' derives from the Irish 'bean sรญdhe', with 'bean' meaning 'woman' and 'sรญde' referring to the fairy mounds of Irish mythology. In Irish folklore, the banshee is often depicted as a harbinger of death, and her lament is said to be heard by families before a member passes away. The banshee's image has evolved over the centuries, mixing elements of Celtic mythology with popular culture, leading to various portrayals in literature and film. The concept has resonated globally, influencing the depiction of female spirits in various cultures, and solidifying the banshee's place in the collective consciousness as a symbol of mourning and loss.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,672 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.