noun
peri
PEER-ree
Peri (noun) means In Persian folklore, a beautiful winged spirit or fairy-like being. Example: “The old poem describes a peri guarding the gates of paradise.”
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In Persian folklore, a beautiful winged spirit or fairy-like being.
"The old poem describes a peri guarding the gates of paradise."
How to use peri
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythical winged spirit from Persian folklore, roughly comparable to a fairy.
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You'll mostly meet this word in poetry or fantasy writing, not everyday speech.
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Etymology
From Persian pari via Ottoman Turkish peri, denoting a supernatural winged being in Persian myth.
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What does “peri” mean?
The word “peri” means in Persian folklore, a beautiful winged spirit or fairy-like being. In plain terms, a mythical winged spirit from Persian folklore, roughly comparable to a fairy.
How do you pronounce “peri”?
“Peri” is pronounced PEER-ree (/ˈpɪə.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “peri” in a sentence?
Here is “peri” used in a sentence: “The old poem describes a peri guarding the gates of paradise.”
What part of speech is “peri”?
“Peri” is a noun.
Where does the word “peri” come from?
The word “peri” comes from Persian. From Persian pari via Ottoman Turkish peri, denoting a supernatural winged being in Persian myth.
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