The Devil's Dictionary: Siren
Updated May 14, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
SIREN
-n.
One of several musical prodigies famous for a vain attempt to dissuade Odysseus from a life on the ocean wave. Figuratively, any lady of splendid promise, dissembled purpose and disappointing performance.
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