noun

sirens

sirens

I heard the sound of police sirens.

I heard the sound of police sirens.

The sirens in the myth were dangerous.

The sirens in the myth were dangerous.

((plural noun)) loud warning devices The sirens wailed through the night.

Synonyms: alarm, warning signal

From Greek 'Seirēn', a mythological creature. The warning device was named after their dangerously alluring song.

Picture a mythical siren sitting on top of a police car, singing loudly. This connects the two meanings.

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