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   Ban·shee

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   • 1. (in Irish legend) a female spirit whose wailing warns of an impending death in a house: "the little girl dropped her ice cream and began to howl like a banshee"

   Word Origin late 17th century: from Irish bean sídhe, from Old Irish ben síde ‘woman of the fairies’.

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   A banshee (/ ˈ b æ n ʃ iː / BAN-shee; Modern Irish bean sí, from Old Irish: ben síde [bʲen ˈʃiːðʲe], "woman of the fairy mound" or "fairy woman") is a female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, usually by screaming, wailing, shrieking, or keening.

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   What does Banshee mean in Irish?

   • A banshee ( / ˈbænʃiː / BAN-shee; Modern Irish bean sí, from Old Irish: ben síde [bʲen ˈʃiːðʲe], "woman of the fairy mound " or "fairy woman") is a female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, usually by screaming, wailing, shrieking, or keening.

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   What is a banshee spirit?

   • Banshees are the spirits of strong-willed, selfish humanoids. They are undead creatures who delight in bringing death to any living creature. It still speaks the language it has known in life. A banshee doesn't have a defined shape rather a misty form with vague and flowing features. Her aura makes trees and brushes wither in her mere proximity.

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   What is Banshee?

   • Banshee is a print literary journal published twice a year—in spring and autumn—and features short stories, flash fiction, poetry, and personal essays. Please note: The information provided in this database is provided by the publishers listed in it. Last updated: Jan 16, 2024

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   What does Banshee mean In Warframe?

   • The name Banshee comes from the Irish mythological creature which wails loudly if someone is about to die. This corresponds to the Warframe's powers as she is based on sound. Banshee was originally developed under the name Decree and is still referred to as as such internally in the game files.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bansheeBanshee Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   A banshee is a female spirit in Gaelic folklore who wails to warn of an impending death. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Banshee definition: (in Irish folklore) a spirit in the form of a wailing woman who appears to or is heard by members of a family as a sign that one of them is about to die.. See examples of BANSHEE used in a sentence.

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   Jun 21, 2024 · A banshee is a supernatural being who wails at night to announce the death of a family member of Irish or Welsh descent. Learn more about the origin, meaning, and variations of this mythical creature from Britannica.

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBANSHEE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BANSHEE definition: 1. a female spirit in traditional Irish stories whose crying sound tells you that someone in your…. Learn more.

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › bansheeBANSHEE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A banshee is a female spirit in Irish mythology who cries to warn of an impending death. Learn more about the origin, pronunciation and usage of this word with examples from literature and sources on the web.

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    Definition of banshee noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.