temptress
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmp.tɹɛs/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English tempter Late Latin -issader. Old French -essebor. Middle English -esse English -ess English temptress From tempter + -ess.
- An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men.
- A woman considered sexually attractive by men.
“Marilyn Monroe, the iconic temptress of the 20th century.”