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Pronunciation / Transliteration: majo
"魔女はその村を魅了した。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A woman who uses magic or sorcery, often depicted as having enchanting or captivating powers.
"In the story, the enchantress cast a spell that mesmerized all who entered her domain." - 2
A woman who is charming or alluring in a way that captivates others.
"Her voice was so enchanting that she seemed like an enchantress on stage."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'enchantress' originates from the Middle English 'enchauntresse', derived from the Old French 'enchanteresse', which in turn comes from the Latin 'incantare', meaning 'to chant or sing'. The term has evolved to refer specifically to a female who uses magic or charms.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Enchantress" is said worldwide
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enchanteresse
Transliteration: ɑ̃.ʃɑ̃.tʁɛs
"L'enchanteresse a ensorcelé le roi avec sa beauté."
Zauberin
Transliteration: ˈtsaʊbɐɪn
"Die Zauberin verwandelte den Prinzen in einen Frosch."
incantatrice
Transliteration: in.kan.taˈtri.tʃe
"L'incantatrice ha incantato tutti con la sua magia."
encantadora
Transliteration: en.kan.taˈðo.ɾa
"La encantadora hechizó a todos en la fiesta."
encantadora
Transliteration: ẽ.kɐ̃.taˈdo.ɾɐ
"A encantadora fez todos acreditarem em seus feitiços."
जादूगरनी
Transliteration: jādūgaranī
"जादूगरनी ने अपने जादू से सभी को मोहित कर लिया।"
女巫
Transliteration: nǚwū
"女巫用她的魔法迷住了所有人。"
마녀
Transliteration: manyeo
"마녀는 마법으로 사람들을 매료시켰다."
魔女
Transliteration: majo
"魔女はその村を魅了した。"
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