■ noun
1》 a device that makes a loud prolonged signal or warning sound.
2》 Greek Mythology each of a number of women or winged creatures whose singing lured unwary sailors on to rocks.
3》 a woman who is considered to be alluring but also dangerous in some way.
4》 an eel-like American amphibian, typically living in muddy pools. [Family Sirenidae.]
Phrases
~ song (or call ) the appeal of something that is alluring but also potentially dangerous.
Origin
ME (denoting an imaginary type of snake): from OFr. ~e , from late L. Sirena , feminine of L. Siren , from Gk Seirēn .