temptress

English

Etymology

tempter + -ess

Noun

temptress (plural temptresses)

  1. An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men.
  2. A woman considered sexually attractive by men.
    Marilyn Monroe, the iconic temptress of the 20th century.

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