enchantress
noun
a woman who practices magic; sorceress.
enchantresses
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pluralof enchantress.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Zen Cho’s “Sorcerer to the Crown” is escapist Regency-Romance-for-Realz, with Black wizards, brown enchantresses, mysterious dragons and the kind of heart-throbbing, magical love spells fans of “Bridgerton” look for everywhere.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2022
Misogynistic stereotypes of seductive enchantresses and evil crones have been reclaimed as feminist symbols, and the modern proliferation of perfume blends named for witches, spells and potions suggests that many people find their associations empowering.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2021
“In ancient times we hear about enchantresses who could enslave people with one glance,” says ex-acolyte Fran Parker.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 20, 2016
But setting aside aliens and enchantresses and malevolent metahumans, its underlying premise is no stranger than history itself.
From Time ● Aug. 5, 2016
He pounded in vain; no further reply came from the enchantresses, and even the window suddenly darkened with an impenetrable black fog.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
