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Banshee

Noun

A banshee is a female spirit in Irish folklore believed to wail and shriek to warn of an impending death in a family.

Example sentence: The banshee's haunting cries echoed through the night, signaling the demise of the old chieftain.

Adjective

In an alternative context, "banshee" can describe something or someone that is extremely loud, shrill, or screeching.

Example sentence: The banshee-like sound of the loudspeaker startled everyone in the crowd.

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