sirenic

adjective

si·​ren·​ic
(ˈ)sī¦renik
variants or sirenical
-nə̇kəl
: of, resembling, or suited to a siren : melodious, alluring, deceptive
sirenic song
sirenic enchantments
sirenically
-nə̇k(ə)lē
adverb

Word History

Etymology

siren entry 1 + -ic or -ical

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“Sirenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sirenic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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