banshee (Meaning)

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banshee (n)

(Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death

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banshee (n.)

Alt. of Banshie

banshee Sentence Examples

  1. The banshee's mournful wail echoed through the dark forest, signaling an impending tragedy.
  2. Legends whispered of the banshee, a female spirit whose cry brought misfortune and death.
  3. The ancient banshee shrieked from a distant hilltop, sending shivers down the spines of those who heard.
  4. The banshee's lamentations were said to be a harbinger of doom, leaving a trail of despair in her wake.
  5. As the banshee's cry grew louder, villagers fearfully shuttered their windows and prayed for protection.
  6. The banshee's apparition, with its long, flowing hair and blood-curdling scream, terrified all who encountered it.
  7. The banshee's haunting presence lingered in graveyards and abandoned ruins, where the dead and the living alike trembled at its sound.
  8. Ancient Celtic lore told of the banshee as a messenger from the spirit world, foretelling the death of a loved one.
  9. In the dim light of dawn, the banshee's cry could be heard floating through the mist, a chilling reminder of the fragility of life.
  10. The banshee's wail was an omen of sorrow and loss, but also a reminder of the enduring belief in the supernatural.

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(Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending deathAlt. of Banshie

apparition, ghost, hag, wraith, phantom, vampire,demon, ghoul, fairy, spirit

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The banshee's mournful wail echoed through the dark forest, signaling an impending tragedy.

Legends whispered of the banshee, a female spirit whose cry brought misfortune and death.

The ancient banshee shrieked from a distant hilltop, sending shivers down the spines of those who heard.

The banshee's lamentations were said to be a harbinger of doom, leaving a trail of despair in her wake.