Where does “siren” come from?
Siren comes from Middle English siren, from Latin Siren, from Ancient Greek Σειρήν, referring to a mythological creature that lured sailors with enchanting song.
siren (English): One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to...
Definitions
- One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to...
Ancestry of “siren”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | siren | — |
| 2 | Old French | sereine | — |
| 3 | Latin | sirēna | — |
| 4 | Latin | Sīrēn | — |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | Σειρήν | Siren; Siren from Greek mythology |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | σειρά | cord, rope |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | twerH- | to enclose, fence in; to grab, seize; to stir |
Words derived from “siren”