fairy
/ˈfɛəɹi/
A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although typically depicted as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism; An attractive young woman; a small, graceful woman; An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm
- plural
- fairies
Meanings
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A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although typically depicted as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism
Tom enjoys reading fairy tales.
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What's your favorite fairy tale?
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An attractive young woman; a small, graceful woman
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An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm
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A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminaterare
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An effeminate man or boyrare
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A member of two species of hummingbird in the genus Heliothryxrare
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A legendary Chinese immortalrare
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The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusionrare
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The land or region inhabited by fairies; fairylandrare
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Fairies considered collectively; fairy folkrare