noun

fairy

fairy

The story is about a tooth fairy.

The story is about a tooth fairy.

She believes in fairies.

She believes in fairies.

((a/the)) fairy an imaginary creature with magical powers The story is about a good fairy.

Synonyms: elf, pixie, sprite, nymph

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

Remember that a 'fairy tale' is a story that often features a 'fairy'.

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