fairy

fairy

noun \ˈfer-ē\

plural fair·ies

Definition of FAIRY

1

: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having diminutive human form and magic powers

2

usually disparaging : a male homosexual

— fairy adjective

— fairy·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of FAIRY

1. <fairies are part of the folklore of many countries and cultures>

Origin of FAIRY

Middle English fairie fairyland, enchantment, from Anglo-French faerie, from fee fairy, from Latin Fata, goddess of fate, from fatum fate

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to FAIRY

Synonyms: brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie (also faery), fay, gnome, goblin, gremlin, hobgoblin, kobold, leprechaun, pixie (also pixy), puck, sprite, troll

Related Words: little people; kelpie, nixie; changeling; imp; banshee, ghoul, hag, ogre

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Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix