noun
vila
VEE-luh
noun
1
A female nature spirit in Slavic folklore, often associated with forests or water and compared to a fairy or nymph.
"In the old tale, a vila lures the shepherd deep into the forest."
How to Use Vila
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fairy-like spirit from Slavic folklore.
When to use it
A specialist/folklore term, rarely used outside discussions of Slavic mythology.
Word Forms
vilas plural, vile plural, Vilas plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Serbo-Croatian and Slovene vila, a term for this folkloric spirit.