banshee
A banshee is a female spirit in Irish mythology that's known for screaming loudly.
In stories and folklore, a banshee is often mentioned as a harbinger of death - someone who predicts when a family member will die. This means you might hear about a banshee if you're reading or watching something set in Ireland where there's a mysterious figure warning people of impending doom.
How common is "banshee"?
Word banshee is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
(Scotland, Ireland, folklore) A female spirit, usually taking the form of a woman whose mournful wailing warns of an impending death.
Real examples of "banshee" in context
