Meaning of the word madwoman in English

What does madwoman mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

madwoman

US /ˈmædˌwʊm.ən/
UK /ˈmædˌwʊm.ən/

Noun

a woman who is insane or behaves in a wild or irrational way

Example:
She was screaming like a madwoman after she lost her child.
The old woman in the attic was rumored to be a madwoman.