fairy
A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although typically depicted as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
Noun 4 meanings
A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although typically depicted as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
An attractive young woman; a small, graceful woman.
An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.
A member of two species of hummingbird in the genus Heliothryx.
Adjective 1 meaning
Like a fairy; fanciful, whimsical, delicate.
Etymology
From Middle English faierie, fairie, from Old French faerie, from fae (from Latin fāta (“goddess of fate”)) + -erie. Equivalent to fay + -ry.
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FAIRY at a glance
FAIRY has 5 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (F 4 + A 1 + I 1 + R 1 + Y 4) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,142 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with fairy
All rhymesOne letter away
- DAIRY9
- HAIRY11
- FAIRS8
- FAERY11
- LAIRY8
- VAIRY11
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