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seductress

American  
[si-duhk-tris] / sɪˈdʌk trɪs /

noun

  1. a woman who seduces.

Gender

See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of seductress

1795–1805; obsolete sedut ( o ) r (< Late Latin sēductor; see seduce, -tor) + -ess

Example Sentences

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Hedonism, That Alluring Seductress, Can’t Chase Away Harsh Realities We hope and expect that the arts can play a political role in our culture.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2013

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