/ ɪnˈtʃɑːntrəs; NAmE -ˈtʃæn-/ noun
1.
(in stories) a woman who has magic powers that she uses to control people
2.
( literary ) a woman that men find very attractive and interesting
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French enchanteresse , from enchanter , from Latin incantare , from in- in + cantare sing.