siren
nounfeminine/siˈɾɛnɨ/medium
si·re·ne
Definitions
1A device that produces a loud, prolonged sound as a warning or signal.
The factory siren sounds at noon.
We heard the fire engine sirens approaching.
Common collocations
alarm sirenambulance sirensound of the siren
2Mythological female figure, usually represented as a creature with a woman's body and enchanting voice, associated with the sea.
The sirens in Greek mythology lured sailors with their song.
The story tells of a navigator's encounter with a siren.
Common collocations
mythological sirensiren's song
Etymology
Do latim 'Siren', do grego antigo 'Σειρήν' (Seirḗn), ser mitológico.