Signalapparat zur Erzeugung eines Heultons in Fabriken, in der Schiffahrt, bei Lokomotiven, im Luftschutz- u. Feuerwarndienst.
ETYM Latin, from Greek seiren siren, mermaid: cf. French sirčne.
1. A device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning.
2. A warning signal that is a loud wailing sound.
3. Eel-like aquatic North American salamander with small forelimbs and no hind limbs; have permanent external gills.