fairies

fair-ies · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of "fairy": small mythical beings with magical powers, typically depicted with wings.

  2. 2.

    Supernatural beings from folklore, often associated with nature.

Related words

See also: fairy, mythology, pixie, sprite
Synonyms: fae, pixies, sprites

Etymology

From Old French faerie meaning "land of fairies, enchantment, magic," from fae meaning "fairy," from Latin fata meaning "the Fates," plural of fatum meaning "that which is spoken, destiny."