mid-14c., "sea nymph who by her singing lures sailors to their destruction," from Old French sereine (12c., Modern French sirène) and directly from Latin Siren (Late Latin Sirena), from Gree [..]

loud noise alerting a person or group of people to an emergency or other dangerous situation.

mythological creature, half-woman and half-bird, who sings tantalizing songs to lure sailors to shipwrecks and death.

a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived; "Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears so they would not hear th [..]

a hooter or whistle that makes a loud, wailing noise

n. A sea-nymph, described by Homer as dwelling between the island of Circe and Scylla.

See Acme siren.

(n) an acoustic device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning(n) a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive(n) a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure s [..]

N F Siren; (lured sailors with song); type of drone/solitary bee/wasp)

Also known as an alarm, a siren signals to occupants, neighbors and authorities that a potential emergency exists and needs attention. Sirens are also effective at scaring off burglars and other criminals in your home.

While in commercial situations it is sometimes beneficial to have a silent alarm for apprehension of criminals, we strongly recommend audible alarms in residential settings to prevent any confrontations. Interior and exterior sirens can ward off intruders and alert everyone inside and outside of the home of an alarm condition.

Part of a security system that makes a loud noise.

Mechanical device which produces a slowing rising and falling wailing tone. Incorporated as part of certain photoplayers and theatre organs as a novelty sound effect for accompanying silent films.

A sound signal which uses electricity or compressed air to actuate either a disc or a cup shaped rotor.

A sound signal which uses electricity or compressed air to actuate either a disc or a cup shaped rotor.

A sound signal which uses electricity or compressed air to actuate either a disc or a cup shaped rotor.

A sound signal which uses electricity or compressed air to actuate either a disc or a cup-shaped rotor.

A sound signal which uses electricity or compressed air to actuate either a disc or a cup shaped rotor.

n. "(pl.) sirens, mermaids," s.v. siren sb. OED. KEY: siren@n

n 1 sereyns 1

A sound signal emitter using the periodic escape of compressed air through a rotary shutter.

A specimen with ranged attack that damages over time.