Peri
/ˈpɪə.ɹi/ name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A sprite or supernatural being. Iranian
"He sent a Peri to Chundum Dew with a message: "If you wish to live, release the mortal in your power: if not, every demon in your service will immediately be put to the sword.""
- 2 (Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is done wordnet
- 3 a beautiful and graceful girl wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
Example
More examples"He sent a Peri to Chundum Dew with a message: "If you wish to live, release the mortal in your power: if not, every demon in your service will immediately be put to the sword.""
Etymology
Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish پری (peri), from Persian پری (pari).