English

Noun

Siren song ‎(plural Siren songs)

1. Alternative form of siren song

English

Alternative forms

• Siren song, Siren's song, siren's song, sirensong

Noun

siren song ‎(plural siren songs)

1. (idiomatic) An enticing but dangerous appeal, especially a misleading one.
   • 1914, Jack London, "The Sea Farmer" in The Strength of the Strong:

     Romance never sang to him her siren song, and Adventure had never shouted in his sluggish blood.

   • 2009 March 26, Michael Elliott, "Global Trade: The Road to Ruin," Time:

     Said World Bank president Robert Zoellick: "Leaders must not heed the siren song of protectionist fixes. Economic isolationism can lead to a negative spiral of events."

Synonyms

• allure, enticement, siren call, temptation

Translations

See also

• clarion call