Wailing signal (5)

I believe the answer is:

siren

(Other definitions for siren that I've seen before include "Loud warning device" , "Temptress - warning device" , "Bewitching singer,part- woman, part-bird" , "Seductive woman" , "Loud warning signal" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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