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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

banshees

/ˈbænʃiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does banshees mean?

noun

A female spirit in Irish mythology, often depicted as a harbinger of death, or a female creature that wails or screams, often used to describe a loud, mournful cry.

Example

"The sound of the banshees echoed through the abandoned castle, sending shivers down the spines of the brave explorers."

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