fairy in Arabic
جِنِّيَّة jinniyya
UK/ˈfɛəɹi/
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fairy in Arabic: جِنِّيَّة (jinniyya), سَاحِرَة (sāḥira). In English, fairy means 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.
Arabic words for fairy
- mythical being
- جِنِّيَّة jinniyya, سَاحِرَة sāḥira
English meaning of fairy
- noun 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.
- noun A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
- noun An effeminate man or boy.
- noun An attractive young woman; a small, graceful woman.
Synonyms of fairy
fairy in other languages
Questions about fairy in Arabic
- What is the meaning of fairy in Arabic?
- Fairy in Arabic is جِنِّيَّة (jinniyya), سَاحِرَة (sāḥira).
- ما معنى كلمة fairy؟
- Fairy: جِنِّيَّة (jinniyya), سَاحِرَة (sāḥira).
- What does fairy mean in English?
- Fairy means 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.
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