fairy

Meanings

• noun

  A supernatural being, usually represented as a small, beautiful creature with magical powers, often depicted as having wings and living in forests or meadows.

  - "The fairies lived in the forest and granted wishes to those who were kind."
  - "She believed in fairies and left offerings of milk and honey near the tree where she thought they lived."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɛə̯ɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fag , faggot , poof , queen , fae , fay , fey , goblin , sprite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fairy
fairy , quarry , wary , marry , carry

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Variants

List of all variants of fairy that leads to same result
fairies , fairy , fairy green , fairylike , fairy godmother , fairy godmothers , fairy ring , fairy rings , fairy shrimp , fairy shrimps , fairy-tale , fairy story , fairy tale , fairy tales , fairy cake , airy-fairier , airy-fairiest , airy-fairy , tooth fairies , tooth fairy , the tooth fairy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'fairy' comes from the Old English term 'færege' which means 'fay' or 'enchantress'. The term evolved over time to include various supernatural beings with magical powers.

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Trivia

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1. Fairies are often depicted as having wings, but in some cultures, they were believed to travel on animals such as goats or horses.

2. Fairy circles, which are circular patches of vegetation surrounded by bare ground, are sometimes believed to be caused by fairies.

3. In some cultures, fairies are believed to be able to shape-shift into different animals or humans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Faeries: An alternative spelling of the word 'fairies'.

2. Elves: A type of supernatural being similar to fairies, often depicted as small, humanoid creatures with magical powers.

3. Goblins: A type of supernatural being often depicted as mischievous or malevolent creatures, smaller than humans and sometimes with magical powers.

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Culture

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Fairies have been a part of folklore for centuries and have been depicted in various forms in literature, art, and music. They are often associated with nature, magic, and mischief. In some cultures, fairies are believed to protect humans and grant wishes, while in others they are considered mischievous or even malevolent.

How to Memorize "fairy"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a fairy, imagine a small, beautiful creature with wings, dressed in flowing robes and carrying a wand. Visualize her living in a magical forest or meadow, surrounded by flowers and other magical creatures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fairy' with the idea of magic and nature. Think of fairies as small, magical beings that live in forests and grant wishes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the word 'fairy', think of the phrase 'Fantastic And Inspiring Reality Yields Enchantment'. Each letter in the word 'fairy' corresponds to the first letter of each word in the phrase.

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