noun

fairy

fairy, pixie, sprite

The book is about a little fairy.

The book is about a little fairy.

She believes in fairy tales.

She believes in fairy tales.

((a/the)) fairy a small, imaginary being with magical powers. The story was about a tooth fairy.

((a)) fairy tale/story a traditional story for children. She loves reading fairy tales.

Synonyms: pixie, elf, sprite, nymph

From Old French 'faerie', meaning 'land of fairies, enchantment', from 'fae' (fairy), from Latin 'fata' (the Fates).

Think of a 'fairy tale' to remember this magical creature.

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