SIR'EN, n. 1. A mermaid. In ancient mythology, a goddess who enticed men into her power by the charms of music, and devoured them. Hence in modern use, an enticing woman; a female rendered dangerous by her enticements. Sing, siren, to thyself, and I will dote.2. A species of lizard in Carolina, constituting a peculiar genus, destitute of posterior extremities and pelvis.SIR'EN, a. Pertaining to a siren, or to the dangerous enticements of music; bewitching; fascinating; as a siren song. |
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