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enchantresses

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en⋅chant⋅ress

  [en-chan-tris, -chahn-]
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–noun
1. a woman who practices magic; sorceress.
2. an irresistibly charming or fascinating woman: an enchantress who breaks men's hearts.
Origin:
1325–75; ME enchanteresse < AF, MF. See enchanter, -ess

Synonyms:
1. witch, siren. 2. seductress, temptress, vamp, charmer.

Usage note:
See -ess.
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en·chant·ress   (ěn-chān'trĭs)   
n.  

  1. A woman of great charm or fascination.

  2. A woman who practices magic; a sorceress.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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