fairy

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Synonyms: fair, airy, fairly, faire, hairy, dairy, lairy, firy, faery, vairy, faiery

Antonyms: fair, airy, fairly, faire, hairy, dairy, lairy, firy, faery, vairy, faiery

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mythological creature}} A [[mythical]] being of human form with [[magical]] powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although typically depicted as a small [[sprite]] with [[gauze]]-like [[wings]], especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of [[paganism]].
2. {{lb|en|derogatory|slang}} A [[male]] [[homosexual]], especially one who is [[effeminate]].
3. {{lb|en|derogatory|slang}} An [[effeminate]] [[man]] or [[boy]].
4. {{lb|en|colloquial}} An [[attractive]] young [[woman]]; a [[small]], [[graceful]] woman.
5. An [[enchantress]], or creature of overpowering [[charm]].
6. A member of two species of [[hummingbird]] in the genus {{taxfmt|Heliothryx|genus}}.
7. {{rfv-sense|en}} A [[legendary]] [[Chinese]] [[immortal]].
8. {{lb|en|uncountable|obsolete}} The realm of [[faerie]]; enchantment, illusion.
9. {{lb|en|uncountable|obsolete}} The land or region inhabited by fairies; [[fairyland]].
10. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Fairies considered collectively; [[fairy folk]].

Adjective

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

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