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fairy

noun
\ ˈfer-ē How to pronounce fairy (audio) \
plural fairies

Definition of fairy

1 : a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having diminutive human form and magic powers
2 slang, disparaging + offensive : a male homosexual
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Other Words from fairy

fairy adjective
fairylike \ ˈfer-​ē-​ˌlīk How to pronounce fairylike (audio) \ adjective

Examples of fairy in a Sentence

fairies are part of the folklore of many countries and cultures

First Known Use of fairy

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for fairy

Middle English fairie fairyland, enchantment, from Anglo-French faerie, from fee fairy, from Latin Fata, goddess of fate, from fatum fate

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More Definitions for fairy

fairy

noun
How to pronounce fairy (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of fairy

in stories : a creature that looks like a very small human being, has magic powers, and sometimes has wings
informal + offensive : a homosexual man

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fairy

noun
\ ˈfer-ē How to pronounce fairy (audio) \
plural fairies

Kids Definition of fairy

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: an imaginary magical creature who has the form of a tiny human being

fairy

adjective

Kids Definition of fairy (Entry 2 of 2)

: relating to or like a fairy a fairy princess

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