dīva — meaning in English

English meaning

• fairy noun A small, magical being of human shape, often shown with wings in folklore and fiction.
• goddess noun A female deity.

Senses

dīva is used for these senses in English:

• fairy (mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
• goddess (religion) A female deity.

goddess — full definition

1. noun A female deity.
2. noun Informal: a woman admired for exceptional beauty, charm, or presence.

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