peri

pe·ri

noun \ˈpir-ē\

Definition of PERI

1

: a supernatural being in Persian folklore descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is accomplished

2

: a beautiful and graceful girl

Origin of PERI

Persian perī fairy, genius, from Middle Persian parīk; akin to Avestan pairikā sorceress

First Known Use: circa 1780

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

Rhymes with PERI

beery, bleary, cheery, dreary, eerie, leery, Peary, quaere, query, smeary, sphery, teary, veery, weary