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fairy in Persian

پری pari

UK/ˈfɛəɹi/

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General South African/ˈfeːɹiː/

fairy in Persian: پری (pari). 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.

Persian words for fairy

mythical being
پری pari

English meaning of fairy

  1. 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.
  2. noun A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
  3. noun An effeminate man or boy.
  4. noun An attractive young woman; a small, graceful woman.

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Questions about fairy in Persian

What is the meaning of fairy in Persian?
Fairy in Persian is پری (pari).
معنی fairy چیست؟
Fairy: پری (pari).
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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