女巫 — meaning in English

English meaning

• crone noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
• hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.
• hex verb To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.

Senses

女巫 is used for these senses in English:

• crone An ugly, evil-looking, or frightening old woman; a hag.
• hag A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a female wizard.
• hex A witch.
• medicine woman A female Native American (or, any other indigenous) shamanistic healer.

crone — full definition

1. noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
2. noun In Wiccan and folklore tradition, the archetype of an old, wise woman, one of the three aspects of the Goddess.

Related Chinese words