fey

Meanings

• noun

  A being or creature from folklore and mythology, often depicted as magical, mischievous, and having the ability to change shape or influence the natural world.

  - "The fairies in Irish mythology were believed to live in mounds and help or harm humans."
  - "In Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' the fairies (or fey) bring about a series of magical events."

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Pronunciation

1. /feɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /feɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fairy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fey
key , hey , spree , tree

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Variants

List of all variants of fey that leads to same result
feier , feiest , fey , feyer , feyest , feyly , feyness , feynesses

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Etymology

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

Old English: fēg, fēaw, fēan; related to fēan 'to make or become fat' and feoh 'property, wealth'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fey' is also used in modern English to describe something that is strange, whimsical, or unreal.

2. In J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth mythology, 'fey' beings are known as 'Elves'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Faeries: A synonym for fey beings, often used interchangeably in modern English.

2. Elves: A type of fey being, often depicted as small, humanoid creatures with pointed ears and magical abilities.

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Culture

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In European folklore, fey beings are often associated with nature, forests, and the supernatural. They can be benevolent or malevolent and are believed to have the power to grant or withhold blessings. The concept of fey beings has been prevalent in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression throughout history.

How to Memorize "fey"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, mischievous creature with magical powers, living in a forest or a fairy ring.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'fey' as a synonym for 'magical' or 'supernatural'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as 'Fairy Entertains You' to remember the meaning of the word.

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