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Banshee
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Definitions
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In Irish folklore, a female spirit whose scream or wail is a sign that someone is about to die. It's like a ghostly messenger of death.
Usage Examples
People in the village feared the banshee's cry, knowing it meant someone would soon pass away.
The old woman claimed to have heard the banshee wailing outside her window.
Stories of banshees are common in rural Ireland.