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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

banshee

/ˈbænʃiː/ noun · British & US
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What does banshee mean?

noun

A female spirit in Irish mythology, often associated with death and wailing; a high-pitched, wailing cry, especially one of a woman in childbirth.

Example

"The sound of the banshee echoed through the empty halls, sending shivers down the spines of the listeners."

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