lamia — meaning in English
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English meaning
- enchantress noun A woman with magical powers, especially one who uses them to charm or beguile.
- hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.
- Lamia noun In folklore, a monstrous female figure, part woman and part serpent, said to prey on children.
- sorceress noun A woman who practises magic, especially one portrayed as glamorous or commanding rather than hag-like (compare "witch").
Senses
lamia is used for these senses in English:
- enchantress A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.
- hag A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a female wizard.
- lamia (Greek mythology) A monster preying upon human beings, who sucked the blood of children, often described as having the head and breasts of a woman and the lower half of a serpent.
- sorceress A female sorcerer, especially one who is elegant; compare witch.
enchantress — full definition
- noun A woman with magical powers, especially one who uses them to charm or beguile.
- noun A captivating, alluring woman.