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Siren has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived

"Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears so they would not hear the Siren's fatal song"

2

a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive

"The detective warned his partner not to get too close, describing the suspect as a dangerous siren whose charm could lead anyone straight into a trap."

3

a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound

"The police siren cut through the night air as it sped past to reach the accident scene."

4

an acoustic device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning

"The police siren blared loudly as they raced down the highway to reach the accident scene."

5

eellike aquatic North American salamander with small forelimbs and no hind limbs; have permanent external gills

"The biologist carefully measured the siren's long, finned tail while noting its permanently visible external gills."

6

One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks.

"The ancient sailors warned each other not to follow the haunting melodies, fearing they were being drawn by sirens waiting to lure them onto the jagged rocks below."

Verb
1

To make a noise with, or as if with, a siren.

"The car honked its horn to warn us of the accident ahead."

Adjective
1

Relating to or like a siren.

"The ambulance wailed its urgent, piercing sound as it rushed toward the hospital."