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Temptresses: they warn us! (6)

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sirens

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'temptresses' is the definition.
('siren' can be a synonym of 'temptress')

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(Other definitions for sirens that I've seen before include "Sea nymphs" , "Loud wailing warnings sounds" , "Alarm whistles or temptresses of sailors" , "They lured mariners on to rocks with loud whistles?" , "Loud warning signals" .)

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