enchantress
noun/ɪnˈtʃæntrəs/
Frequency rank: #18,510 most common English word
Meaning
A woman who uses magic or great charm to attract and influence others.
Example sentence
The villain in the story was portrayed as enchantress who could bend anyone to her will with a single glance.
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