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fairy

The correct spelling is fairy.

How to pronounce fairy

/ˈfɛə̯ɹi/
noun

IPA: /ˈfɛə̯ɹi/

Say it like: Fay-ree

The correct spelling is fairy. The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.
  2. 2.A mythical being with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, and revered in some modern forms of paganism.
  3. 3.An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.
  4. 4.A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
  5. 5.A member of two species of hummingbird in the genus Heliothryx.

adjective

  1. 1.Like a fairy; fanciful, whimsical, delicate.

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