faerie

faerie

noun

Definition of FAERIE

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers <in ancient folklore faeries were often portrayed as powerful beings who could wreak havoc on the lives of humans>

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

Variants of FAERIE

faerie also faery