"sirenlike" meaning in English

See sirenlike in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more sirenlike [comparative], most sirenlike [superlative]
Etymology: From siren + -like. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|siren|like}} siren + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} sirenlike (comparative more sirenlike, superlative most sirenlike)
  1. Like a siren (mechanical or electronic device).
    Sense id: en-sirenlike-en-adj-XiP-Y8f5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -like: 53 47
  2. Like a siren (mythical water maiden).
    Sense id: en-sirenlike-en-adj-Ei~PITGE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -like: 53 47

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