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faerie

noun
variants: also faery

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of faerie

brownie, dwarf, elf, fairy, fay, gnome, goblin, gremlin, hobgoblin, kobold, leprechaun, pixie (also pixy), puck, sprite, troll
Words Related to faerie

little people

kelpie, nixie

changeling

imp

banshee, ghoul, hag, ogre

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